Yesterday, Mr. Peter Obi returned to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Anyigba, Kogi State, to honor a commitment he made three months ago during a previous visit to the institution.
During that earlier visit, Obi had donated ₦10 million to support the college’s learning initiatives. The school’s Proprietor and Rector had informed him of their most pressing need: a 32-seater coaster bus to facilitate students’ clinical experience visits, a key requirement for accreditation.
In a discussion with the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, it was noted that a brand-new bus would cost over ₦100 million. However, a fairly used bus priced between ₦20 million and ₦30 million would be a suitable alternative.
True to his word, Obi returned to the college yesterday to present a fairly used bus within the specified price range to support the students in their clinical assignments. In addition to the bus, he donated ₦5 million to cover the cost of registration, insurance, and other related expenses for one year.
Obi expressed his gratitude to the college’s Proprietor, management, and staff for their warm reception, praising their continued dedication to improving lives through education and healthcare. He assured them of his ongoing support as part of his vision for a better Nigeria.
He wrote:
Yesterday, I returned to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State, to honor a pledge I had earlier made three months ago.
I had, in my earlier visit to the College, donated ₦10 million to support learning.
Both the Proprietor and the Rector informed me then that their most urgent need for accreditation was a 32-seater coaster bus for the student’s clinical experience visits.
In my further discussion with the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, he mentioned that since a brand-new bus now costs over ₦100 million, a fairly used one costing between ₦20 million and ₦30 million would suffice.
Today, I returned to the College to present a fairly used bus within the range mentioned by the Proprietor, to assist the students in their critical clinical experience assignments.
Additionally, I donated ₦5 million to cover the cost of registration, insurance, and other expenses for one year.
I extend my sincere thanks to the Proprietor, Management, and staff of the institution for their warm reception and commend their tireless efforts in contributing to the betterment of humanity through education and health apostolate.
I assured them that I would continue to support them in my modest way as we work together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible. -PO
