By Charles Igwe
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has donated 10 million Naira to the Holy Rosary School of Nursing and Midwifery in Emekuku, Imo State. This gesture underscores his commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Speaking at the event, Obi emphasized the importance of life expectancy as a critical measure of development. He stated, “In furtherance of my commitment to contribute to building a robust healthcare system, I was a Guest Speaker at the 6th Public Lecture of the Board of Fellows, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria last Wednesday where I spoke on issues that border on health, with emphasis on the number one critical measure of development: life expectancy which is enshrined in health, and which I said must be prioritized.”
During his visit, Obi highlighted the significance of healthcare workers, particularly nurses and midwives, in the primary healthcare sector. He praised the efforts of the school’s proprietors, who are striving to upgrade the institution into a University of Medical Sciences that will encompass Nursing Sciences, Midwifery, and Laboratory Technology studies.
“In investing in our primary healthcare sector, which is almost non-existent now, we must prioritize investment in the training of nurses and midwives, who are at the center of primary healthcare delivery,” Obi remarked.
He extended his gratitude to the school’s proprietor, His Grace Most Rev Lucius Ugorji, for his contributions to health and education. Obi also called on the government and donor agencies to support such critical areas of development for the betterment of society.
Peter Obi reiterated his commitment to a New Nigeria, stating, “I remain committed to our journey to a New Nigeria. Through our sacrifices today, and investments in critical sectors, the New Nigeria will become even more POssible.”
