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Peter Obi Donates N60 Million to Boost Education and Health in Nigeria
Peter Obi, a notable advocate for impactful development, health, education, and poverty alleviation, made a significant donation of N50 million to the University on the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya, during a recent visit to their Iyi-Enu take-off campus.
Additionally, Obi extended his support to the Iyienu Mission Hospital’s School of Nursing in Ogidi, contributing another N10 million.
Obi emphasized his perspective on financial aid to sectors like health, education, and poverty reduction, stressing that such funds are not merely expenditures but crucial investments in Nigeria’s future.
He called out the continued neglect of the health and education sectors, which suffer from underfunding, infrastructural challenges, and a lack of governmental focus, resulting in long-lasting negative effects on citizens and the country as a whole.
In particular, the health sector is in a dire state, plagued by a shortage of medical professionals and an ongoing gap in infrastructure.
Obi noted that Nigeria’s current ratio of doctors and nurses falls significantly below the standards recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighting the urgent need to bridge this gap.
The lack of healthcare personnel, Obi stressed, is a critical concern impacting Nigeria’s health system and, consequently, the well-being of countless Nigerians.
This shortage of healthcare professionals has led to compromised patient care, particularly in rural areas, where medical resources are already scarce.
Obi argued that the only sustainable solution lies in intensifying investment in the training and development of healthcare professionals nationwide.
Without a structured approach to training doctors, nurses, and other medical staff, Obi believes the gap will only widen, further straining the health sector.
In thanking the Proprietor, Management, Staff, and Students of both institutions, he acknowledged their vital roles in strengthening Nigeria’s health and education sectors and encouraged them to persist in their efforts.
Peter Obi’s optimism for a “New Nigeria” remains undeterred.
He expressed his confidence that these “sacrificial investments” would eventually bring about significant change, creating a foundation upon which future development can be built
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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