Obi to Edo's Gov. Okpebholo: I’m not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria
The Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed the threat attributed to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, that he, Obi must seek clearance before visiting the state.
The Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed the threat attributed to the Edo
State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, that he, Obi must seek clearance before visiting the state.
The former governor said that he was not afraid of visiting any part of the country.
Obi spoke on Thursday in Onitsha during the presentation of a ₦50 million cheque to his alma mater, Christ the King College, CKC, in support of it's infrastructural development.
The donation was made in collaboration with fellow Old Boys of the school, in a bid to improve educational facilities and learning conditions at the institution.
Founded in 1932, CKC has produced notable alumni, including former Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili, and two former Anambra governors — Peter Obi and Willie Obiano.
His words, “I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation-building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation.
“I went to Benin to invest in a better life for the people. If they have good doctors and nurses, life will be better for them. What I expect the governor to do is to complement efforts aimed at improving society."
Founded in 1932, CKC has produced notable alumni, including former Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili, and two former Anambra governors — Peter Obi and Willie Obiano.
His words, “I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation-building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation.
“I went to Benin to invest in a better life for the people. If they have good doctors and nurses, life will be better for them. What I expect the governor to do is to complement efforts aimed at improving society."
He expressed disappointment that his recent visit to Benin was politicized, noting that the visit was strictly to support healthcare development in the state.
Commenting on the donation to CKC, Obi described the gesture as a show of gratitude to the institution that shaped the values of himself and many others.
“This school helped form the values I and many others still hold dear today — discipline, moral grounding, and academic excellence. Supporting it is a way of giving back,” he added, and urged other alumni of CKC across the country to support their former schools, stressing that the burden of educational development should not be left to government alone.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the school, the Archbishop of Onitsha, also an Old Boy, His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, commended Obi and others for their dedication to education and national development.
Commenting on the donation to CKC, Obi described the gesture as a show of gratitude to the institution that shaped the values of himself and many others.
“This school helped form the values I and many others still hold dear today — discipline, moral grounding, and academic excellence. Supporting it is a way of giving back,” he added, and urged other alumni of CKC across the country to support their former schools, stressing that the burden of educational development should not be left to government alone.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the school, the Archbishop of Onitsha, also an Old Boy, His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, commended Obi and others for their dedication to education and national development.
Also speaking on the occasion, the school’s Senior Prefect, Master Ejike Ekene, described Obi as a role model and an inspiration to students, even as he also, expressed deep appreciation for the generous support.
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