Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Aguata Anglican Diocese to aid in acquiring and revamping the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Orumba South LGA of Anambra State.
Obi, who made the donation during his visit to the institution on Friday, re-emphasised that education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation are critical sectors for Nigeria’s development.
While presenting the first tranche of a ₦10 million cheque, Obi expressed joy at contributing to a project that will enhance people’s access to quality healthcare.
He added that the gesture signalled a major boost to healthcare development in the state.
He urged leaders in the country to prioritise health and other critical sectors, stressing that investing in healthcare is one of the most meaningful ways to uplift society.
He said, “The decision to support the diocese was motivated by a personal conviction that investing in healthcare is one of the most meaningful ways to uplift society.
“Over the years, I have seen first-hand the transformative impact of projects executed by the faith-based organisations when given the right support.
“The Diocese of Amichi’s hospital facility, which I was privileged to support as governor, has been turned around so remarkably that it now runs one of the best Schools of Nursing in Nigeria.
“I am confident that this facility at Isulo will follow the same path and become a beacon of hope for our people.”
Leading Obi on a tour of the facilities, the Chairman of the Aguata Diocesan Hospital Board and Archdeacon of Ezira Archdeaconry, M.C. Obi, expressed gratitude for his continued commitment to projects that uplift humanity.
The cleric assured Obi that the diocese would not only put the facility to optimal use, but also ensure that it becomes a centre of excellence for healthcare delivery.
He said, “The access road to the facility was originally constructed during Obi’s tenure as governor of Anambra State, underscoring his long-standing commitment to infrastructural and social development in the region.
“The diocese plans to transform the Good Hope Specialist Hospital into a comprehensive health complex.
“Our vision is to establish within this facility a School of Nursing, a School of Midwifery, and a School of Health Technology, thereby creating a hub for training future healthcare professionals and meeting the growing medical needs of our communities.”
According to PUNCH Online, Obi was accompanied by Chinyere Okunna, who described the initiative as a bold and visionary step towards addressing the nation’s healthcare challenges.
Okunna commended both Obi and the Diocese for their dedication to projects that directly impact the lives of ordinary Nigerians, stressing that healthcare is one of the most critical investments any society can make.