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Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by TonyRazor(m): 5:24pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
Obi makes N50m contribution to Awka Anglican Communion project In his dedication to advancing critical aspects of human development, Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed his commitment by donating N10 million at the foundation laying ceremony of the Department of Midwifery and Public Health Nursing of the Millennium College of Nursing Sciences of the Awka Anglican Communion in Awka. He said that through his planned giving, that he would be part of the project till fruition. Mr. Obi had previously donated N40 million to Faith Specialist Hospital, where the College is domiciled. The contribution aims to enhance the Diocese's overall initiatives in strengthening its healthcare facilities. Speaking at the event, which took place in Awka yesterday, Obi expressed that his motivation for this gesture stems from his belief that healthcare is one of the critical developmental needs of any society. He encouraged the support of institutions like the Church in their ongoing efforts to develop these vital areas. Obi explained that his motivation to provide assistance was rooted in the understanding that these facilities do not solely benefit the bishop and his priests but rather the entire populace of the state. He pledged his commitment to the project and even mentioned his intention to leverage his connections to secure funding from his friends. The Anglican Bishop of Awka and the Archbishop of Niger Province, Most Rev'd Dr. Alexander Ibezim, commended Mr. Obi for consistently demonstrating his commitment to the welfare of the masses. He cited Mr. Obi's past accomplishments in Anambra State, such as the return of schools to the Church and massive financial support to the schools as well as substantial financial support for healthcare, as exemplary actions that other leaders should emulate when genuinely dedicated to serving the people. In elucidating the significance of Obi's contributions to society, the cleric, referring to him as "the builder of both individuals and institutions," emphasized how his investments in education and healthcare dramatically transformed the landscape of these vital sectors within the state. Additionally, Obi's former Commissioner and Chief of Staff, Prof. Stella Chinwe Okunna, praised the Church for its dedication to initiatives that improve society. She recalled that during Obi's tenure as Governor, his vision was aligned with global developmental goals. Under his leadership, the healthcare sector was completely revitalized. Before his tenure, Anambra had no accredited health institutions, but during his time, the state gained many, including two accredited hospitals. Through Obiβs partnership with the Church, institutions like Iyienu Hospital, Ogidi, Holy Rosary Hospital, Waterside, Onitsha, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha and St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu now have accredited Schools of Nursing, School of Midwifery, and Schools of Health Technology. She also mentioned Obi's significant support for the establishment of the School of Nursing at the Diocesan Hospital of Amichi Anglican Diocese, emphasizing that Obi's efforts contributed to the elevation of Iyi-Enu Hospital to a University Teaching Hospital. Furthermore, Okunna emphasized, βIt was Obiβs government that initiated the construction of Chukwuemeka-Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital from the scratch, equipped it, and secured accreditation. His administration also built 10 new maternity and child care facilities in remote areas of the state, and purchased close to 100 ambulances for selected Anambra hospitals. Rehabilitation of 15 General Hospitals in the 3 Senatorial Zones of the state, building of over 120 Primary Health Centres across various communities in the state. His achievements were so outstanding that he won first prize in the Bill and Melinda Gates prize for Polio immunization.β Mrs. Chisom Ezulike, the provost, conveyed expressed her appreciation regarding Obi's kind actions. She expressed her humility when Obi generously provided her with his contact information, encouraging her to reach out at any time for discussions on the institutions' advancements and any challenges they might encounter.
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Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by TemplarLandry: 5:24pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
Audio 50 Mil. |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by Nobody: 5:25pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
Where did he get the money from? I thought he is not corrupt and have no shishi 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by TonyRazor(m): 5:31pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
Obi was a millionaire in any currency many years before he joined politics. |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by yarimo(m): 5:38pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
Bishop peter Grigori obi donating money from labour party account as if the party belongs to his father's property . 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by Solsix(m): 5:50pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
He went about doing good, touching lives |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by Flangelo12: 5:58pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
When be was governor, he ensured the Anglocans were oppressed. But for National politics and photo ops, he has started to dip hands jnto labour coffers. |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by jesmond3945: 7:44pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
TemplarLandry:you can see him holding the cheque |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by JetApartment: 8:30pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
TemplarLandry:
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Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by Top5ers: 11:08pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
TemplarLandry: Heβs not Tinubu. Sorry |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by Top5ers: 11:09pm On Sep 09, 2023 |
IconicR: Werey de ask billionaire where he see 50 million Naira. Is this not madness? E be like una de forget say Obi na billionaire. Just Dey play you hear? You think say una mumu go affect am? Na una go suffer |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by Ofunaofu: 10:46am On Sep 10, 2023 |
yarimo: Yarimo, I know that while trying to post this comment you were going through some difficulty because you know it's a lie. But the agbadorian in you won't let you reason why still went ahead to post this comment |
Re: Obi Makes N50m Contribution To Awka Anglican Communion Project by yarimo(m): 5:17pm On Sep 10, 2023 |
Ofunaofu:
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