Peter Obi Visits College Of Nursing Sciences In Ihiala, Donates ₦20 Million

Today, as part of my World Sick Day activities, I visited the College of Nursing Sciences at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala. During the visit, I donated ₦20 million to support the training of health workers, particularly nurses.

Although Sunday, February 11, marked World Sick Day, I postponed my comments due to the AFCON Finals and the unfortunate passing on of my dear friends, Herbert Wigwe and Abimbola Ogunbajo. This donation reflects my commitment to health worker training and the growth of our health sector—a crucial measure of societal development. My support for the College of Nursing, Ihiala, has been consistent since my tenure as Governor of Anambra State.

I appreciate the College’s growth and its efforts in training over a thousand students in nursing, midwifery, and medical lab science. I thank the proprietor, management and staff for their dedication.

I took the opportunity to appeal to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to reconsider their stringent measures hindering nurses’ verifications for migration. Investing in more training institutions for healthcare professionals and supporting their global opportunities is essential for our nation’s benefit. Facilitating our nurses’ access to global opportunities not only provides international exposure but also generates substantial foreign remittances, surpassing our oil revenue.

I call on the NMCN to reverse these measures promptly for the benefit of Nigerian nurses and our nation as a whole. -PO