Obi restates commitment despite challenges
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated his commitment to the social and economic development of a Nigeria not disrupted by political upheaval.
The ultimate progress and development of society remains his vision and he would stop at nothing to make it a reality, he said when he visited Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital, Awka to encourage the personnel in the critical role they play in society, while providing them financial support.
Obi insisted he is not desperate for political power but desperate to make Nigeria work.
“Anyone who has followed my journey in life will discover that I do not joke with human development, of which health is a critical component,” he said.
“I have maintained that the surest means of developing our society is by investing the three components of human development being education, health and poverty alleviation. So for me, beyond getting access to political power, I desire to see a functional society.”
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In support of great works
“Today I decided to pass through Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital and support the great works they are doing. I am happy with their efforts in delivering good health care to the people, and I am confident that they will do more with my financial support,” Obi said, according to reporting by Vanguard.
He presented a N2 million cheque to the management of the hospital to support their healthcare delivery, and help some indigent patients in dire financial need.
The Manager of the hospital, Rev Fr Innocent Affusim, on behalf of the Proprietor, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, described Obi as a gracious gift to humanity, more so Nigeria.
He said Obi has remained consistent in his generosity, and is a firm supporter of societal progress. He prayed God to continue to protect and bless him.