The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi has donated N25 million naira to St. John of God Secondary School in Awka and New Regina Caeli School of Nursing in Awka.
Obi disclosed that he presented a cheque of N15 million to St. John of God Secondary School in Awka to mark their 60th years anniversary celebration while N10 million was given to New Regina Caeli School of Nursing in Awka when he visited the school.
Obi made this known in a post shared on his official X handle on Wednesday.
He noted that the donation was part of his commitment to support critical areas of development in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
His post reads, “Yesterday, I visited St. John of God Secondary School in Awka as part of their 60th-anniversary celebration. After encouraging the students to take their education seriously, especially skills acquisition as a foundation for future success, I presented a cheque of 15 million Naira to the school on behalf of Mrs. Bridget Egodi Egbujiobi (formerly Bridget Egodi Akaigwe, Class of 1979).
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“During a recent visit to the United States, I was warmly hosted by Dr. Leo and Mrs. Bridget Egbujiobi. In our discussions, Mrs. Egbujiobi expressed her pride as an alumna of St. John of God Secondary School, Awka.
“I mentioned the upcoming anniversary event and the school’s need for support, and, recognising the impact this contribution could have, she generously decided to make this donation, which I presented today.
“Following this, I visited the new Regina Caeli School of Nursing in Awka, where I contributed 10 million Naira in support.
“My commitment remains steadfast: to support critical areas of development in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation,”he added.
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