As part of his growing outreach efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential election, former Anambra State Governor and opposition figure, Peter Obi, has donated millions of naira to Islamic schools and health institutions in Kaduna State, reiterating his commitment to human capital development and inclusive governance.
Mr. Obi, who has officially declared his intention to contest the presidency again, visited four key institutions in Kaduna on Wednesday, where he made significant financial contributions and emphasized the importance of education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation as cornerstones of national development.
At the Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute, founded by Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachukwu, Obi made a financial donation to support the institution’s operations. He also visited the Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School in Kawo, a school he has supported on several occasions in the past.
“I gave an additional donation of ₦5 million, as I have always insisted that no child deserves to be left behind when it comes to education,” Mr. Obi said.
“No matter their location, we must take education to them. This is the key index of pulling our people out of poverty.”
Continuing his tour, Obi visited the Womenhood College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaduna, where he donated ₦5 million in support of the institution’s mission to empower women through health education, especially in underserved rural communities.
His final stop was at St. Gerald’s College of Nursing Sciences, where he announced a donation of ₦10 million, praising the school’s efforts in producing skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.
“When we invest in education and healthcare, we are not just building schools or hospitals. We are building the future of a secure, productive, and united Nigeria,” he told students and staff during the visit.
Mr. Obi’s Kaduna visit is the latest in a series of strategic engagements across the country, as he positions himself as a national candidate with cross-regional appeal. Although a prominent political figure from the South-East, Obi’s increasing presence in northern states — including his recent visit to Mokwa LGA in Niger State, where he donated ₦20 million to flood victims — signals a deliberate effort to broaden his national support base ahead of 2027.
He is also part of a growing coalition of opposition leaders working to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election.
While his donations have sparked applause from many Nigerians who view him as a leader committed to grassroots development, political analysts suggest these moves are also designed to strengthen his visibility and public goodwill as the electoral season gradually approaches.
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, continues to be a significant voice in national discourse, using his platform to advocate for structural reforms in governance, equitable development, and investment in the nation’s human capital.
As 2027 draws nearer, his actions — including generous support for institutions like those in Kaduna — are being closely watched as part of a broader strategy to consolidate his political influence across the country.