Obi encourages healthcare investment while giving N10 million to Kogi Nursing College

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for 2023, has given N10 million to the Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State, demonstrating his support for healthcare and education.

The gift was given on Monday as the organization was visited.

In a statement on Tuesday via X, Obi highlighted the critical role of the college in Nigeria’s primary healthcare sector, stating, “Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Kogi State has continued to play a very critical role in the primary healthcare sector of the nation through its training and nurturing of healthcare professionals who make a difference in society.”

The former Anambra State governor reiterated his call for increased investment in health and education, saying, “I have not only remained consistent in urging governments, at all levels, to invest more in health and education, but I have also continued to call on donor agencies to do the same.”

Emphasising the importance of nursing education, Obi wrote, “I am particularly concerned about the training of nurses because they are at the centre of our primary healthcare delivery.”

He emphasized the necessity of taking preventative action and spoke of a possible nursing shortage.

“As experts continue to warn of a looming severe shortage of nurses, we must remain proactive by investing in their training, through that, we can have enough for our domestic health sector, and export more to the global community,” he said.

Obi conveyed his appreciation to the college administration and faculty for their commitment to educating healthcare professionals. Additionally, he urged the nursing students to stay focused on their coursework.

“Our commitment remains to build a New Nigeria which offers Nigerians access to good healthcare and educational opportunities,” Obi added.