₦airaland Forum

Drama As Peter Obi Donates ₦15 Million, Rejects Naming Of School Building After Him

BY BONIFACE Okeke

There was mild drama on Thursday at the Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ihiala, Anambra State, when former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, rejected the management’s plan to name a new administrative building after him.

Mr. Obi was visiting the institution to donate ₦15 million for its development when the school’s Administrator, Rev. Fr. Chidiebere Ughaerumba, announced that the five-storey building under construction would be named in Obi’s honour, in appreciation of his consistent support to the school.

Fr. Ughaerumba said the gesture was in recognition of the former governor’s long-standing commitment to education and healthcare, especially his assistance to the institution during and after his tenure.

However, Obi immediately objected to the proposal, insisting that his donations were acts of service to humanity and not gestures deserving of personal recognition.

He stated that throughout his time in public office, he had consistently declined similar offers, including chieftaincy titles, honorary degrees, and national awards, because he believed service should not be tied to self-glorification.

“When I was Governor, many wanted to honour me with titles and awards, but I always declined. Even local governments wanted to name streets after me, and I said no. Any day I want to be called ‘Doctor,’ I will go and earn it. Whatever I need, God has already given me,” he said.

Obi explained that he preferred to use his resources to support schools and hospitals rather than indulge in personal luxuries. He added that it would be meaningless to live lavishly while important institutions lacked basic facilities.

“Just this week, I have visited five schools and donated between ₦5 million and ₦15 million each. It is better to use money to support education than to throw parties or buy new cars,” he said.

After presenting the ₦15 million cheque to the college, Obi reiterated his commitment to supporting education and healthcare, which he described as “the two most important sectors for national development.”

Speaking at the event, the Bishop of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Jonas-Benson Okoye, commended Obi for his humility but noted that the institution did not need his permission to honour him.

The Bishop recalled that as governor, Obi named the Prof. Kenneth Dike Library in Awka after the renowned historian, adding that recognising individuals who have contributed meaningfully to society helps to inspire others.

“Honouring good deeds is not vanity; it encourages others to serve with sincerity,” the Bishop said.

Also present at the event were Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna and Prof. Patrick Obi, who both supported the Bishop’s view, describing the proposed honour as well-deserved.

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Mr. Peter Obi (middle) presenting a cheque of ₦15 million to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, on Thursday.

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Yarimo where are you? Or did you forget your phone in Nigeria as you ran into Chad?

derecho:
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Yarimo where are you? Or did you forget your phone in Nigeria as you ran into Chad?

Eyes service donation, peter obi that couldn't build single school as governor of anambra state for 8 years is now here claiming lover of education mteeeew

When you read anything like this and the date it happened is conspicuously left out, just know it's recycled news.

This is not how to build organic love, or maintain it. You guys are doing more harm than good to Peter Obi.

Look at those girls in the pic
When the Igbo girls in the picture put on their make-up, maybe the legendary beauty of the Igbo girls we’ve always heard about will finally shine through.

yarimo:
Eyes service donation, peter obi that couldn't build single school as governor of anambra state for 8 years is now here claiming lover of education mteeeew

your past governors that built over 1 million schools in your state have positioned your state academically and apparently the level of your state education is seen in your posts.

The People's President for a reason


If it's the other salt sniffer now, he would have asked even the school toilet to be named after him... An insecure man