Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has fulfilled his pledge to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State, with a donation of a fairly used 32-seater coaster bus and ₦5 million. This generosity follows his initial donation of ₦10 million to the institution three months ago.
According to Obi’s Facebook post, the bus will facilitate students’ clinical experience visits, a crucial requirement for accreditation. The proprietor and rector had earlier informed him of this pressing need. After consulting with Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, Obi opted for a fairly used bus, priced between ₦20 million and ₦30 million, as a cost-effective solution.
Obi expressed gratitude to the institution’s staff and management for their warm reception and dedication to education and healthcare. He assured them of his continued support, stating, “I would continue to support them in my modest way as we work together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible.”
This donation demonstrates Obi’s commitment to education and healthcare development in Nigeria. His initial donation of ₦10 million and subsequent support underscore his dedication to empowering future healthcare professionals.
The post reads in part
“Yesterday, I returned to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State, to honor a pledge I had earlier made three months ago.
“I had, in my earlier visit to the College, donated ₦10 million to support learning.
“Both the Proprietor and the Rector informed me then that their most urgent need for accreditation was a 32-seater coaster bus for the student’s clinical experience visits.
“In my further discussion with the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, he mentioned that since a brand-new bus now costs over ₦100 million, a fairly used one costing between ₦20 million and ₦30 million would suffice.
“Today, I returned to the College to present a fairly used bus within the range mentioned by the Proprietor, to assist the students in their critical clinical experience assignments.
“Additionally, I donated ₦5 million to cover the cost of registration, insurance, and other expenses for one year.
“I extend my sincere thanks to the Proprietor, Management, and staff of the institution for their warm reception and commend their tireless efforts in contributing to the betterment of humanity through education and health apostolate.
“I assured them that I would continue to support them in my modest way as we work together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible.”
