The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, marked his return to Nigeria yesterday following his attendance at the inauguration of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, with a visit to the construction site of the Anglican Hospital in Kubwa, Abuja.
The hospital, a medium-scale health facility currently being developed by the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa, received a boost from Obi through a donation of ₦10 million.
Speaking on arrival, Obi described the Pope’s message on the global fight against poverty as “energising” and in substantial alignment with his convictions.
“The Pontiff’s homily reaffirmed my belief that eradicating poverty requires deliberate sacrifice and consistent investment in critical development sectors—particularly health, education, and poverty alleviation,” he said.
He commended the vision and commitment of the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Revd. Duke T. Akamisoko expressed his support for the hospital project with a contribution.
Continuing his outreach, Obi also visited the Anglican Comprehensive Secondary School, also located in Kubwa and owned by the same diocese, where he donated another ₦10 million to support the school’s development and sustainability.
He stressed the importance of education in national development, stating:
“Education, healthcare, and lifting people out of poverty remain the three most powerful tools for building a better society. I remain committed to promoting each of them because they form the most effective path to securing a prosperous future for our children and our country.”
Obi’s donations have drawn renewed attention to the critical need for both private and public investment in sectors that directly affect the well-being and productivity of Nigerians.
