Obi Pledges ₦120m to Boost Education and Healthcare

By AmforGod J. Olisa

Peter Obi, leader of Nigeria’s Labour Party and 2023 presidential candidate, has committed ₦120 million over two years to enhance the educational and healthcare initiatives led by the Holy Rosary Sisters. Obi announced during the 100th-anniversary celebration of the sisters’ remarkable contributions to the nation’s development.

In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi reflected on the Holy Rosary Sisters’ century-long dedication to education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. He attended a special Mass at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, to commemorate their service and pledged ₦100 million towards their broader projects, including facilities in Nsukka, and ₦20 million specifically for Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe, where he had laid the foundation in 2013.

Obi reaffirmed his commitment to investing in education and healthcare, urging the sisters to continue their mission of serving all Nigerians without discrimination.