Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has contributed N10 million to the Grimard College of Nursing Sciences in Anyigba, Kogi State, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to improving health and education in Nigeria.
Obi stated on X that in order to address the nation’s nursing shortage, significant investments must be made in practitioners’ health and education. This was observed during his visit to the facility.
“In my continued commitment to building a better nation through investing in the critical areas of human and national development; health and education, yesterday, I visited the Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Anyigba, Kogi State, where I gave them my support of N10 million.
Peter Obi Donates N10 Million to Grimard College of Nursing Sciences
“Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Kogi State has continued to play a very critical role in the primary healthcare sector of the nation through its training and nurturing of healthcare professionals who make a difference in society.
“I have not only remained consistent in urging governments, at all levels, to invest more in health and education, but I have also continued to call on donor agencies to do the same.
“Our investment in the future of our children is for the good of society and the progress of our nation. I am particularly concerned about the training of nurses because they are at the centre of our primary healthcare delivery.
“As experts continue to warn of a looming severe shortage of nurses, we must remain proactive by investing in their training, through that, we can have enough for our domestic health sector, and export more to the global community.
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“I thank the Proprietor, the Management, and the Staff of the College for their commitment to training compassionate and competent healthcare professionals. I encourage the nursing students to remain focused and committed to their education.
“Our commitment remains to build a New Nigeria which offers Nigerians access to good healthcare and educational opportunities. It is POssible,” Peter Obi said.
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