In a demonstration of his commitment to transforming Nigeria through education and healthcare, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, visited Bauchi State on Friday, where he donated a total of ₦25 million to three institutions. He declared that his actions underscored his belief that these sectors are the bedrock of a prosperous nation, and his vision for a “New Nigeria” where no one is left behind.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, Obi narrated that his first stop was the Malikiya College of Nursing Sciences, where he contributed ₦10 million to enhance the training of healthcare professionals and bolster the institution’s educational infrastructure. “Good healthcare begins with well-trained personnel,” Obi remarked, emphasizing the critical role of skilled professionals in improving the nation’s well-being.
Next, he visited the Madrasatu Intisharul Islam Qismu Tahfizul Qur’an, an Almajiri school in Yelwa, Bauchi Local Government Area. Impressed by the school’s integration of Qur’anic studies with basic formal education, Obi donated ₦5 million to support its mission of nurturing young minds. “No child should be left behind,” he said, praising the school’s efforts to provide holistic education to Northern children and pledging ongoing support.
Obi also engaged with the Student Union of Tafawa Balewa University, where he discussed the transformative power of education in driving national development. Inspired by the students’ awareness and passion, he urged them to remain dedicated to their studies, calling them the future of Nigeria.
Later, Obi paid a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor, H.E. Bala Mohammed, to discuss collaborative efforts for national development. The visit highlighted their shared commitment to advancing Nigeria’s progress through strategic partnerships.
He rounded off the day at Thomas Moore College of Health Sciences and Technology, where he donated another ₦10 million to strengthen the institution’s capacity to train competent healthcare professionals.
“Deliberate investments in our people through quality education and improved healthcare are the foundation of a better Nigeria,” he reiterated.
The full post reads:
My unwavering commitment to investing in the education and health of the nation propelled the trip I made to Bauchi state today, Friday, August 8, 2025, where I parted with a total sum of N25m in three institutions.
I see education and healthcare as the two most critical pillars for building a strong and prosperous nation.
My first point of call was the Malikiya College of Nursing Sciences, Bauchi, where I made a donation of ₦10 million to support the training of healthcare professionals and for the strengthening of the educational infrastructure of the community. Good healthcare begins with well-trained personnel, and such investments are vital for our collective well-being.
The second institution I visited was the Madrasatu Intisharul Islam Qismu Tahfizul Qur’an, an Almajiri School in Yelwa, in the Bauchi Local Government Area of the state. I was deeply impressed by the quality of education they provide. This school exemplifies what I have consistently advocated, that we must take basic education to where our children who study the Qur’an are, because no child should be left behind. I was delighted to see that alongside Qur’anic studies, they also provide basic formal education to nurture the brilliant minds of the Northern child. I supported the school with ₦5 million and assured them of my continued support.
Afterwards, I proceeded to engage with the Student Union of Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. We had a meaningful discussion about the transformative power of education in national development. I was very impressed with the level of national awareness which the students portrayed. I encouraged them to remain steadfast in their studies, as they represent the future of our dear nation.
Thereafter, I paid a courtesy visit to my dear friend and brother, H.E. Bala Mohammed, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State. We discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of the development of our dear country.
Finally, I visited Thomas Moore College of Health Sciences and Technology, Bauchi, where I extended another ₦10 million in support. This will help strengthen their capacity to train more health professionals who will serve our communities with dedication and competence.
For us to get a better Nigeria must begin with deliberate investments in our people, through quality education, improved healthcare, and opportunities that leave no part of our dear country behind.
Again, to improve our nation, we must invest in education, health and pulling our people out of poverty.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
