Peter Obi, leader of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has committed to donating N120 million over the next two years to support the educational and healthcare initiatives of the Holy Rosary Sisters.

This announcement was made during the centenary celebration of the sisters’ dedication to these sectors, marking 100 years of their service to the country.

Obi expressed his commitment in a post on X, reflecting on his recent attendance at the 10th anniversary celebration of Holy Rosary College in Nsugbe, a school he laid the foundation for in 2013. He highlighted the significance of the centenary celebration, which honors the sisters’ transformative work in education and healthcare since their establishment by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924.

In his pledge, Obi stated that N100 million would be allocated through the sisters’ headquarters in Enugu, aimed at supporting their ongoing educational, healthcare, and humanitarian projects, including new facilities in Nsukka. The remaining N20 million is designated specifically for Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe, intended to fulfill a commitment he made during his tenure as governor, which was later revoked by the succeeding administration.

Obi reiterated his belief in the importance of education and healthcare for Nigeria’s development, urging the Holy Rosary Sisters to continue their non-discriminatory service to the community. He emphasized the legacy of the sisters as a model for building a better society through discipline and unity, reaffirming his dedication to advancing progress in these crucial sectors across Nigeria.

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