I'm not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria - Peter Obi *Replies Okpebholo, donates N50m to his Alma Mater

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By Madu Obi

Former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday replied the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo who banned him from visiting the state unless he ( Obi) obtained clearance from him, stressing that he is not afraid of visiting any state.

Obi spoke at Onitsha where he presented a cheque of ₦50 million to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), for infrastructural development.

The donation, made in collaboration with some fellow Old Boys of the school, was aimed at supporting educational development and improving learning conditions at the institution.

CKC, founded in 1932, had produced three governors namely, Dr. Peter Odili of Rivers State, Peter Obi and Willie Obiano, who both governed Anambra State.

Speaking during the presentation, Mr. Obi said: “I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation."

He emphasized that his visit to Benin, which he would repeat if need be, was solely to support the development of healthcare services and expressed disappointment that such an act was politicized

“I went to Benin to invest in a better life for the people. If they have good doctors and nurses, life will be better for them. What I expect the governor to do is to complement efforts aimed at improving society,” he added.

On the donation to CKC, Obi noted that the gesture was motivated by gratitude to the institution that shaped the formative years of both himself and the other Old Boys who contributed to the donation.

“This school helped form the values I and many others still hold dear today - discipline, moral grounding, and academic excellence. Supporting it is a way of giving back,” Obi said.

He used the occasion to call on fellow alumni of CKC and other schools to support their alma maters in whatever way they can, noting that the burden of educational development should not rest on government alone.

The Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, also an Old Boy, who received the donation on behalf of the school, commended Obi and the other Old Boys for their commitment to education and nation-building and offered prayers for them and urged others to emulate their example.

Also speaking at the event, the Senior Prefect of the school, Master Ejike Ekene, expressed gratitude to Mr. Obi, describing him as a role model and an inspiration to students.