Obi gifts Anambra nursing college N10m

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, made a generous donation of N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences at St. Joseph Hospital in Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra State.

This financial support is aimed at enhancing the training of nurses and reflects Obi’s dedication to investing in key areas of human development.

In a statement released via X on Tuesday, Obi reiterated his ongoing commitment to contributing towards the advancement of society by supporting critical aspects of human development.

Obi emphasized the significant impact of the college, highlighting its longstanding history as a producer of skilled nurses and midwives in the region.

He praised the institution for its invaluable contributions to both the health sector and the overall development of human resources over the years.

The ex-governor of Anambra expressed that the funding for the nursing college is in line with his ongoing push for increased investments in education and healthcare, specifically focusing on training healthcare professionals.

Obi reiterated his unwavering support for bolstered investments in crucial sectors like education and health, emphasizing the importance of training healthcare workers.

Obi reiterated the critical need to invest in training to address the country’s requirements and help alleviate the worldwide shortage.

Various health organizations have consistently raised concerns about the looming scarcity of healthcare workers, particularly nurses, on a global scale.

Emphasizing that investing in training will enable us to produce an adequate workforce to meet our demands and assist in managing the global shortage.