Anglican bishops laud Peter Obi’s unique humanity as he donates ₦20m to their hospitals

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By Madu Obi

The Anglican Bishop of Amichi Diocese in Anambra State, Rt Rev Ephrem Ikeako and his Nnewi counterpart, Rt Rev Ndubuisi Obi have commended the humidity of the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi for pursuing goals that uplift human beings.

They both spoke when Peter Obi donated N20 million to two hospitals in the two dioceses.

In their separate speeches, they observed that Obi has once again demonstrated his commitment to human development and societal advancement through his support for educational and humanitarian causes.

While receiving a cheque of ₦10 million for the College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi, Bishop Ikeakor, described Obi as a “Special specie of human being.”

He recounted Obi’s long-standing support for the Diocese, noting that his interventions have been pivotal in the growth of the hospital and affiliate schools.

Bishop Ikeakor reflected on the hospital’s transformation from a bushy site to a thriving healthcare facility and credited Obi’s consistency and generosity as crucial to this progress.

“Since the commencement of these facilities, Obi has owned the vision and has remained steadfast in his support,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Obi revealed that his ongoing visits to the school and hospital were inspired by the exemplary leadership of Bishop Ikeakor.

He commended the Diocese’s dedication to human development and called on governments to collaborate with organisations of goodwill for the betterment of society.

He also disclosed that the cheque was for the previous year’s intervention, promising to return for the 2025 support.

In Nnewi, Obi presented another cheque of ₦10 million to the Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Ndubisi Obi, for ongoing projects at the Diocesan College of Health Technology.

During the visit, he also toured the Diocese’s rehabilitation centre for individuals recovering from substance abuse and praised the Bishop for his thoughtfulness in establishing the facility and encouraged the residents to take their rehabilitation seriously and reintegrate into society as productive citizens.

Obi also visited the Diocesan school for children with special needs and pledged to support the Bishop in caring for them.

He expressed profound gratitude to Obi, describing him as a “rare creature with a good heart and a beautiful spirit.”

He commended Obi’s exceptional commitment to the Church and society, noting how rare it is for individuals at his level to remain so connected to the people and their needs.