PBA Reporter
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has made an additional donation of N50 million to the College of Nursing Sciences at Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital in Nsukka, Enugu State.
The gesture is to support the training of healthcare professionals and the provision of quality healthcare services to the community.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn 2021, Mr. Peter Obi made a noteworthy visit to the hospital and contributed a substantial sum of N100 million. This financial assistance, as revealed by the Institution’s Provost, Rev. Fr. Kevin Ndu, played a pivotal role in the institution’s improvements and in securing multiple accreditations from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
While presenting the additional cheque of 50 Million Naira, Obi emphasized the importance of having a good healthcare sector in any country.
The former Anambra State governor stressed that Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital holds a central role as the primary healthcare facility in the Enugu North Senatorial District. He noted that boosting the healthcare institution will contribute significantly to enhancing healthcare services in the area.
Obi expressed his gratitude towards the Hospital’s Proprietor, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, as well as the dedicated Management of the Institution. He commended their outstanding efforts in ensuring the hospital’s ongoing mission of training competent healthcare professionals and providing excellent healthcare services to the community.
He highlighted the significant role that the Church plays in societal development, emphasizing its contributions in various parts of the nation.
Obi also highlighted the importance of governments at various levels supporting the church’s developmental initiatives, especially in the fields of healthcare and education. He noted that unfortunately, due to leadership failures in the country, the situation often reverses, with the government imposing taxes on some of the developmental projects of the church.
During his tenure as the Governor of Anambra State, Obi took measures to ensure that no school or hospital affiliated with the church faced taxation. His aim was to provide encouragement and recognition for their significant contributions to societal development.
Obi expressed his gratitude to both past and present administrations of Enugu State for their substantial support in this project. He also extended his appreciation to the dedicated nurses and other healthcare providers, urging them to maintain their unwavering dedication to serving humanity. He emphasized the crucial role they play in the healthcare sector.
Speaking further he said: “Again, I pledge to continue to contribute to the human development in Nigeria through investment in health and education sectors. This is borne out of my strong desire to contribute to societal development. I am eager to see a better Nigeria and I am ready to build the New Nigeria that will be beneficial to all. By supporting healthcare facilities and investing aggressively in the health sector, we will give better lives to our people and develop into a better nation. This is our dream for the New Nigeria and we know it is possible.”
Responding, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, the Hospital’s Proprietor and Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, thanked Obi for his financial support. The Bishop hailed Obi as a steadfast contributor to national development through investments in societal advancement.
“No matter the circumstances, Nigerians recognize your exceptional contributions. We deeply appreciate your visit and your unwavering support. Your generosity is not new to us; two years ago, you visited us and donated N100 million, and we knew it wasn’t your first time. You’ve consistently visited Nsukka, quietly extending your help to remote schools and hospitals without seeking praise. Your actions are driven by a genuine commitment to improving our society, and for that, we are truly grateful,” Onah remarked.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
