Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to support the renovation of Ehime General Hospital in Ehime Mbano, Imo State, following a recent visit to the facility.
Obi made the donation on Thursday, March 26, during a visit where he was received by David Onuoha, Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri and Bishop of Okigwe South Diocese, alongside members of the clergy and the hospital’s management.
Commending the Archbishop’s leadership, Obi described his commitment to improving healthcare access and training as commendable.
“I was warmly received by Archbishop Onuoha and his team. His tireless commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare and professional training is truly commendable,” Obi said.
The hospital has recently been handed over to the Diocese, a development Obi said would enhance its efficiency and service delivery to the community.
“Now that the hospital has been officially handed over to the Diocese, I am confident the Church will manage it efficiently for the benefit of the community,” he stated.
He noted that the ₦10 million donation would support ongoing renovations and the Diocese’s plan to establish a nursing school within the hospital.
“To support this transition, I donated ₦10 million toward the ongoing renovation of the complex and the Diocese’s visionary plans to establish a nursing school on-site,” he added.
Obi also called on government authorities and affluent Nigerians to support similar initiatives, stressing the increasing role of faith-based institutions in providing essential services.
“The Church is currently bridging a significant gap by delivering essential services that are fundamentally the responsibility of government. I call on the Government and wealthy Nigerians to support these efforts,” he said.
Reaffirming his stance on national development, Obi emphasized the importance of investing in healthcare and education.
“Investment in health and education is the most critical path to national development, as a healthy and educated population is the bedrock of a productive and prosperous nation,” he noted.
He concluded by expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future through collective support for impactful institutions.
“With support for institutions working for the good of society, a new Nigeria is possible,” Obi said.