Obi Visits Bauchi, Donates Millions to Support Students’ Education

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday paid an unscheduled visit to Bauchi State, where he interacted with students and donated millions of naira to support their education.

Obi, who arrived at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, at about 9:40 a.m., proceeded straight to the Malakiya School of Health and Nursing Sciences, a private health institution in the state capital.

Addressing the nursing students after a warm interaction, the former Anambra State governor, accompanied by the LP Acting National Chairman and former Minister of Finance, Nemandi Sambo, and the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Salusu Ibrahim, announced a donation of ₦10 million to the school.

Handing the cheque to the proprietor, Honourable Aminu Mohammad Danmalikin Bauchi, Obi said the gesture was inspired by his belief in the central role of health to national development.

“You (nursing students) are very important to this country called Nigeria. Whatever we can do to support you, we must do,” Obi said.

“Today, the number one measure of a nation’s success is the health of its people. You cannot talk about health without talking about the human infrastructure that drives it. At the foundation of this structure is nursing. The nurse is more important than the doctor—the nurse is everything. It is predicted that by 2030, the world will experience a shortage of nurses, which makes your role even more critical.”

Obi revealed that he visits 16 to 17 nursing schools across Nigeria every year to provide similar support, stressing the pivotal role nurses play in healthcare delivery.

Receiving the donation, Honourable Danmalikin Bauchi commended Obi for his generosity and described him as a visionary leader committed to human capital development.

The LP presidential candidate also made an unannounced stop at the Intisharu Taufizul Qur’anic Islamic School in the Yelwa area of Bauchi. The founder, Adamu Suleiman Jibril, expressed delight over the visit, describing it as an act of empathy and love for humanity.

“We are honoured to have you in our midst today,” Jibril said. “We appreciate your concern for education—both secular and Islamic—and your vision for engaging the youth to build a brighter future for our country. We pray Almighty Allah to guide and protect you, and bless you with success in all your endeavours.”

Speaking to the pupils, Obi emphasised the importance of nurturing the next generation through quality education in both formal and religious spheres.

“We are here today because we value their voices and perspectives on issues that matter most to our country,” he said.

He later interacted with students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa bat the Double Four events centre, Bauchi where he entertained questions on political, economic and nation issues regarding his ambition for 2027.

Obi, received massive support from the students.

He is currently in a close door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed and is expected to brief the media later in the day before his departure