Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections has donated N5 million to support the Grimard School of Nursing Science in Anyigba, Kogi state in fulfillment to a promise he had three month ago.

Obi made the disclosure in a post on X as he urged the student to take their studies seriously and prepare for future contributions to the global demand for healthcare.

The former Anambra State governor had earlier in July donated N10 million to support the school restore its infrastructure and its accreditation efforts.

During that visit, the school's proprietor and the Bishop of Idah, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adaji, mentioned the need for a coaster bus for accreditation purposes, suggesting that a used bus might suffice.

He fulfilled the promise by presenting the school with a new coaster bus and N5 million naira to cover other operational and logistical needs. Addressing the students, he urged them to remain focused on their training, emphasising that nursing and allied sciences are in high demand globally.

Peter Obi tweeted: "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."

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… pic.twitter.com/ZiAAtFrmbs

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) October 16, 2024