Why I donated N200m for education within one week — Peter Obi

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The Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has disclosed that he donated over N200 million within a week to support education, aiming to secure a brighter future for the younger generation.

Obi made this statement on Saturday during the 70th anniversary celebration of Queens School Enugu, organised by the Queens School Old Girls Association (QSEOGA).

Obi highlighted his educational contributions over the past week, saying, “On Monday, I was in Onitsha, where they started a new university. From there, I went to Borromeo College of Nursing.

“On Tuesday, I was at Anyigba in Kogi State to attend to students’ needs, and on Thursday, I was in an Almajiri school in Kaduna to address their needs as well. I have donated over N200 million within the week on education.”

Stressing the importance of education, Obi stated that no country can thrive without significant investment in its education system.

“I am investing in the future of the young ones to discourage them from crime,” he said, underscoring the critical role education plays in nation-building.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, emphasised that the future of any nation depends on its commitment to the health and education sectors.

While speaking about the current state of Queens School Enugu, which has produced numerous prominent individuals but now suffers from neglect, Obi remarked, “Those of you who studied in this school will be wondering how we got here.

“A school that was once celebrated has turned into something that is no longer a source of pride.”

He urged the school’s alumni to unite their resources for the school’s restoration, stating, “My appeal to old girls of this school and others in Nigeria is: Let’s go back and fix our schools rather than build new ones.”

Obi also pledged to partner with the association to give Queens School a much-needed facelift.

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