Obi calls for investment in education and human capital development, donates N10m to nursing school

ADC chieftain and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has called for investment in education and human capital development.

Obi made the call while visiting the College of Nursing Sciences in Mbano, Imo State, where he donated N10 to the school.

In a statement via his verified X handle, the former Anambra State governor said the country must be intentional in supporting institutions that build human capital and empower young people with skills needed to drive progress.

“We must move from consumption to production by deliberately supporting institutions that build human capital and empower our young people with the skills needed to drive progress”, Obi said.

The full statement is published below…

Investing in in Education and Human Capital

On Thursday, May 26th, I visited the College of Nursing Sciences in Mbano, Imo State, and was warmly received by the Provost, staff, and students. I am deeply grateful for their kind words regarding my earlier modest support of ₦10 million, which the school used for the procurement of solar power and a transformer. I also made an additional donation of ₦10 million to support ongoing developments at the institution.

It is always encouraging to see institutions striving to improve learning conditions despite obvious challenges. I am convinced that investing in education, healthcare, and critical infrastructure is the surest path to sustainable national development. These should not be seen as expenses, but rather as essential investments in our collective future.

We must move from consumption to production by deliberately supporting institutions that build human capital and empower our young people with the skills needed to drive progress.

I encouraged the students to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies, reminding them that they are at the heart of the Nigeria we must build—one anchored in competence, compassion, character, and productivity.

By investing in our youth in a sustainable and productive manner, a new Nigeria is POssible. -PO