The Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million as part of his contribution towards ensuring the acquisition by the Diocese of Aguata, of Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Aguata Local Government, Anambra State.
On Friday, Mr. Obi presented the first installment of his contribution, a ₦10 million check, expressing satisfaction at contributing to a project that will improve access to quality healthcare for the people.
He explained that his choice to help the Diocese was inspired by his personal belief that investing in healthcare is one of the most effective ways to improve society.
“Over the years, I have seen firsthand the transformative impact of projects executed by the faith-based organizations when given the right support.
“The Diocese of Amichi’s hospital facility, which I was privileged to support as governor, has been turned around so remarkably that it now runs one of the best schools of nursing in Nigeria. I am confident that this facility at Isulo will follow the same path and become a beacon of hope for our people,” Obi said.
Ven. Dr. Kamtochukwu Obi, Chairman of the Aguata Diocesan Hospital Board and Archdeacon of Ezira Archdeaconry, led Mr. Obi on a tour of the facilities and conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for his ongoing commitment to projects that benefit humanity.
He told the Labour Party chieftain that the Diocese would not only maximize the facility’s utilization but also make it a center of excellence for healthcare services for the benefit of humanity and the greater glory of God.
Dr. Obi also revealed that the access road to the facility was originally constructed during Obi’s tenure as governor, underscoring his long-standing commitment to infrastructural and social development in the region.
He stated that the Diocese intends to turn the Good Hope Specialist Hospital into a complete health complex.
“Our vision is to establish within this facility a School of Nursing, a School of Midwifery, and a School of Health Technology, thereby creating a hub for training future healthcare professionals and meeting the growing medical needs of our communities,” he said.
