Obi received eulogies from the Superior General and Hospital Administrator of Immaculate Heart Hospital, Nkpor, Rev Sr Mary Claude Oguh, when he recently visited the hospital as part of his 60th birthday celebrations and made a donation of N2.5 million to them for improved healthcare delivery.

Sr Oguh described Obi as one who has continued to build a legacy of excellence in Nigeria. She explained that Obi, passionate about the well-being of others, does not fail to share his God-given resources with them. She revealed that they were no longer shocked by Obi’s contribution to a better health sector as sacrificing his personal resources to develop society had become his trademark.

“One always lacks words to describe Mr Peter Obi, a rare and exemplary leader. He not only preaches the importance of investing in the critical sectors of development, but he also makes practical contributions to ensuring that our hospitals are functional. This is not his first time of visiting us this year and financially supporting our ongoing projects. We sincerely thank him,” Sr Oguh said.

While handing over the cheque of N2.5m to the hospital management, through Sr Mary Claude Oguh, Obi expressed hopes that the hospital will soon become a world class hospital, well equipped to handle different medical needs of the people. He also expressed confidence in the management of the hospital for “making genuine efforts to develop and take the hospital to greater heights”. He promised to always support their projects while urging them to remain committed to building a better society.

Obi was accompanied by his former Chief of Staff and former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof Stella Chinyere Okunna, and the former Commissioner for Housing, Anambra State, Dr Patrick Nky Obi.

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During the visit, Obi restated his commitment to education, which, as he had always said, remained a sure path to national development.

SOMLAN was conceived, established and commissioned by Obi, on May 6, 2014, as part of his Millennium Development Goals (MDG) projects, when he was the governor of Anambra State. The institution is managed by Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation.

Obi during the visit appreciated the Church in general and the School Management in particular, for “helping the Government provide good and standard education to the public.”

He encouraged them not to rest on their oars in raising responsible citizens who would be able to contribute positively to society, while advising the students to take their education seriously and remain of good behaviour.

Speaking on behalf of Superior General, Immaculate Heart Congregation, Mother Mary-Claude Oguh; the Education Secretary of the Congregation, Rev Mary-Amanda Nwagbo, appreciated Obi for all he had been doing for them. She added that if all the stories of Obi’s benevolence were to be told on the media, the world would stand in awe. She encouraged Obi to continue spreading love to all, noting that “that God who sees the hearts of men will bless him.”

In her words of gratitude, the Head of School/Principal of SOMLAN, Rev Sr Maria Uzochukwu Ozor, described Obi’s consistent support as second to none.

She said Obi had been supporting them from inception and prayed God to take him to a higher position where he will be able to touch more lives.

Appreciating Obi on behalf of the students, the Students Union Government President of SOMLAN, Okeke Stephen, expressed their profound gratitude to the former governor for always coming to their aid, especially for providing them with a school bus and a female hostel.

He said: “Your Excellency, your children and staff of medical laboratory are highly grateful, for without your enormous support, there will be no conducive learning environment for students as well as transportation to school and other activities pertaining to our studies. May God continue to bless you, Sir.”

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