Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Aguata Anglican Diocese to support the acquisition and revitalisation of the Good Hope Specialist Hospital, Isulo in Orumba South Local Government Area, signalling a major boost to healthcare development in the state.
Obi made the donation during a visit to the hospital on Thursday, where he re-emphasised that education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation are critical sectors for Nigeria’s development..
While presenting the first tranche of a ₦10 million cheque, Obi expressed joy at contributing to a project that will enhance people’s access to quality healthcare.
He emphasized the need for increased investment in health infrastructure, stressing that better-equipped hospitals would help reduce medical tourism and improve health outcomes across the country.
“Healthcare is critical to our development as a nation,” Obi said. “We must prioritize funding for medical facilities to ensure Nigerians get the care they deserve here at home.
“The decision to support the diocese was motivated by a personal conviction that investing in healthcare is one of the most meaningful ways to uplift society.
“Over the years, I have seen first-hand the transformative impact of projects executed by the faith-based organisations when given the right support. The Diocese of Amichi’s hospital facility, which I was privileged to support as governor, has been turned around so remarkably that it now runs one of the best Schools of Nursing in Nigeria.
“I am confident that this facility at Isulo will follow the same path and become a beacon of hope for our people”, he added.
In response, the Chairman of the Aguata Diocesan Hospital Board and Archdeacon of Ezira Archdeaconry, Rev. M.C. Obi, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the donation.
He expressed gratitude for Mr. Obi’s dedication to humanitarian projects and assured that the contribution would greatly improve their ability to provide quality medical services.
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