The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi presented a cheque totaling N75 million (consisting of $50,000 and N15 million ) to the Annunciation Specialist Hospital in Enugu.
Managed by the Daughters of Divine Love (DDL) Sisters Congregation, the hospital received a generous donation of $50,000 from Peter Obi’s friend and brother, Prof Philip Ozuah, while Obi contributed N15 million personally.
According to Peter obi’s statement on twitter, he said “The purpose of this financial support is to aid the Annunciation Hospital in establishing a College of Nursing Sciences. This initiative aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in Nigeria, particularly in the field of nursing.
“The $50,000 was generously donated by my friend and brother, Prof Philip Ozuah, while N15 million came from my humble self. The Annunciation Hospital is setting up a College of Nursing Sciences to boost the number of healthcare professionals in the country, as Nigeria, lacks basic medical care workers, especially nurses. I am, therefore, glad to contribute to this noble project. He said.
Expressing his pleasure in contributing to this noble project, Obi highlighted the crucial need for more healthcare professionals in the country. Recognizing the shortage of basic medical care workers, especially nurses, he emphasized the importance of initiatives like the Annunciation Hospital’s College of Nursing Sciences.
While acknowledging the generosity of kind-hearted Nigerians contributing to the growth and progress of the nation, Peter Obi urged for increased efforts in supporting critical sectors of development.
Recognizing Nigeria’s low ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI) due to neglect in critical development sectors, he emphasized the collective responsibility of citizens in nation-building.
Peter Obi expressed gratitude to the proprietor, management, and staff of Annunciation Hospital for their ongoing commitment to improving healthcare delivery. He concluded by urging collective efforts to build the New Nigeria envisioned by the people.