Mr Peter Obi has encouraged students to prioritize their education particularly skills acquisition as a pathway to future success.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has encouraged students to prioritize their education, particularly skills acquisition, as a pathway to future success.

Obi stated this during his visit to St. John of God Secondary School Awka, where he presented a cheque of 15 million Naira on behalf of Mrs. Bridget Egodi Egbujiobi, Class of 1979), who generously made the donation to support her alma mater.

He said that during his recent trip to the United States, he visited Dr. Leo and Mrs. Bridget Egbujio and during their discussions, he spoke of the importance of giving back to society, particularly through supporting one’s alma mater. He congratulated the school on her 60th anniversary.

Reacting to the gesture, the Manager of St. John of God Secondary School Awka, Rev. Fr. Malachy Maduewesi thanked Obi, attributing the remarkable advancement of the institution, in both infrastructure and learning, to his ongoing support.

The Senior Prefect of the school, Miss Chioma Rita Ezechi presented a pair of sandals to Obi on behalf of the school for his wife, and expressed their gratitude for Obi’s previous contributions, which include buses, computers, internet connectivity, generators, a library, and funding for the construction and renovation of school buildings.

Obi also visited Regina Caeli School of Nursing, Awka, where he contributed 10 million Naira to support its mission of advancing healthcare education.

The Manager of Regina Caeli Hospital thanked Obi for his sustained support and praised his generosity, noting that Obi’s inclusive giving, without regard to tribe or religion, is a lesson in our common humanity – a valuable principle for all Nigerians to learn.

The Bishop of Awka Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, received the donations on behalf of both institutions.

He highlighted the significance of these contributions in supporting facility improvements, enhancing student resources, and maintaining high standards in education and healthcare services.

He spoke on Obi’s tireless generosity, observing that if Obi could share his private resources so abundantly, he would undoubtedly extend even greater benefits to the nation if given the opportunity to lead