Obi Donates N10m to St Joseph’s Hospital Adazi

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…Your Support to Society, Unparalleled – Bishop Ezeokafor

The efforts of the former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election, Mr Peter Obi, towards uplifting humanity, have been hailed by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, Jude Atupulazi and Daruwana Daku report.

The Bishop, who is also the Proprietor of the College of Nursing Sciences, Adazi-Nnukwu, made his commendation last Monday, after Obi presented a cheque for N10m to the school as his support for the training of more nurses and upgrading of their facilities.

Bishop Ezeokafor praised what he described as the firm commitment to societal development shown by Obi, who, he said, had continued to advance the cause of humanity, both in and outside public office.

The Prelate said Obi had remained consistent in his support for societal growth, noting that Obi’s record of investment in societal development remained unbroken. He appreciated Obi for always going out of his way to ensure the development of the nation.

In her address, the Head of the Department at the College of Nursing, Mrs Mary-Michael Ezenwuba, recounted past contributions from Mr. Peter Obi, including the donation of two coaster buses; an 18-seater bus; the construction of a two-storey administrative building; a two-storey hostel; and numerous cheques for ongoing improvements.

She emphasized that Obi’s support had been unwavering from his tenure as Governor to the present; even as she also highlighted additional areas where they needed further assistance from Obi.

In his response, Obi reiterated his firm commitment to building a better society through investment in critical areas of human development, namely, education, health, and poverty alleviation.

‘I have remained consistent in my advocacy for more aggressive investments in the critical areas of education and health, especially for the training of nurses, who are at the heart of our health sector. Different health organizations have continued to warn about the impending shortage of nurses on the global level. By investing in the training of nurses, we will be able to produce enough qualified nurses to fill the gaps created by the shortage,’ Obi said.

Addressing the nursing students, Obi encouraged them to remain committed to their nursing education. He described nursing as a noble profession that cared for the well-being of people, nurtured the health of all, and healed the wounds, pains, and infirmities of the sick and weak in society.

In his words, ‘I remind you, my dear nursing students, that nursing is a noble profession in which you will find fulfillment by serving society. I wish you well and urge you to continue to work hard as nurses, as we unite our efforts in building a New Nigeria.’

Obi lauded the proprietor of the College, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, and the Management and Staff of the College for their dedication and hard work in investing in the future of nurses, and, by extension, contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s Health Sector.

‘Through many decades of producing qualified nurses and midwives, the College of Nursing Sciences, Adazi-Nnukwu, has contributed immeasurably to the growth of our health sector and the development of our human infrastructure.

‘By your labours and sacrifices, you have continued to produce well-trained nurses who make positive impacts, both within the nation and in the international health sector,’ Obi enthused.

Obi’s entry into the institution was greeted by thunderous cheers by the students who sang and waved at him. As Obi was leaving, he was held up for many minutes as the students fell over themselves to take pictures with him.

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