Former presidential Peter Obi, has donated N25 million to the University of the Niger in support of scholarships and educational development.
Obi made the donation on Thursday during a visit to the institution located in Umunya, Anambra State, as part of what he described as his continued commitment to supporting critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty reduction.
The former Anambra governor noted that the university, established five years ago, has continued to record steady growth and development.
“Today, Thursday 7th May, I continued with my commitment to supporting critical areas of development education, healthcare, and helping people out of poverty with a visit to the University of the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State,” Obi stated.
He explained that he had maintained a tradition of visiting the institution annually to encourage its leadership and students.
“The university, which was established just five years ago, has continued to make remarkable progress, and I have made it a point to visit every year to support the good work being done there,” he said.
Addressing students during the visit, Obi urged them to remain focused on their education, stressing that knowledge remains the foundation for national progress and global competitiveness.
“I encouraged the students to remain dedicated to their studies, reminding them that the world today is driven by knowledge, and the future of Nigeria rests in the hands of young people like them,” he added.
Obi also commended the Diocese on the Niger for its investment in educational advancement and institutional growth.
He further praised the Vice Chancellor, Chinedu Nebo, for his commitment to strengthening educational institutions across the country.
“I sincerely commend the Diocese on the Niger for their foresight, vision, and steadfast commitment to educational and institutional growth,” Obi said.
Reaffirming his support for education, Obi maintained that national development can only be achieved through strong investment in human capital.
“I remain fully committed to the growth of education and the development of students in our country because no nation can rise beyond the strength of its education and human capital,” he stated.