Peter Obi Pledges N25m for Nursing College, Yelwata Massacre Victims

Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has pledged N25 million towards education, healthcare and water projects during a visit to Benue State.

Obi announced the donations in a post on X after visiting Makurdi, Gboko and Yelwata on Wednesday.

In Gboko, he paid a courtesy visit to the Tor Tiv and met with the Catholic Bishop of Gboko, Most Rev. Father William Avenya.

Obi said he pledged an additional N10 million to support the operations of the College of Nursing Sciences established under the bishop’s leadership, an institution he said he had supported since its inception.

He described investment in education and healthcare as essential to the country’s future.

The former governor also visited Yelwata, where he expressed solidarity with families affected by the deadly attack in the community.

Obi said he committed N5 million towards the construction of a borehole to improve access to clean water and another N10 million to support the education of children orphaned by the massacre.

He acknowledged that the financial support could not reverse the loss of lives or erase the suffering of affected families, but said there was a responsibility to help restore hope and create opportunities for survivors.

“No child should be forced to let the tragedy that has affected their family determine the course of their future,” he said.

Obi said the visit ended with a town hall meeting as part of his ongoing engagements across the country.

He was joined by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, whom he described as his elder brother and the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, alongside other party candidates in Benue State.

Obi said the engagements were intended to give political leaders an opportunity to hear directly from residents and understand the challenges facing their communities.

He also expressed appreciation to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, saying the governor had personally returned his call before the visit and assured him of a warm reception.

Obi said the governor’s response demonstrated the importance of placing humanity and mutual respect above political differences.

He reiterated the need for greater investment in education, healthcare, security and human development, saying leadership should be measured by its impact on people’s lives.