Victor EzejaIn continuation of his drive to invest in education, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, on Friday, donated ₦15 million to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Dental Students Association to assist in the ongoing re-accreditation process of the department.
In a statement via his verified X handle, Obi said the UNN Dental Students Association had written to him earlier last week requesting his support to upgrade their laboratory and scale up the department’s graduation and induction quota as part of their re-accreditation process.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“As part of my unwavering commitment to advancing education and healthcare in our dear nation, I made a modest donation of ₦15,000,000 to the University of Nigeria Dental Students Association to assist in their continuous education as students of the medical and dental department of the school,” Obi stated.
He said the UNN dentistry department needed about ₦40 million for upgrading infrastructure that meets the required standards for quality professional training in that field.
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The former Anambra State governor criticised the attitude of leaders, who, according to him, spend millions on luxury cars and other white elephant projects, while ignoring critical areas of development such as health, education, and pulling people out of poverty. “It is a tragedy of misplaced priorities,” he stated.
“When we fail to prioritise education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation, but invest billions in conference centres and bus parks, we betray our youth and undermine the future of our dear nation. We must invest in the future of the Nigerian youth.”
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.
