2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said, “the girl-child is indispensable to the future of our country”, adding, “empowering her through education, healthcare, and equal opportunities is a strategic imperative and investment in national progress”.
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| Peter Obi at the Kaduna Girl-Child Conference/Award 2024, Kaduna State |
The former Governor of Anambra State made the statement at the Kaduna Girl-Child Conference/Award 2024, Kaduna State.
According to Obi: “After my speaking engagement at the weekend in Yola, Adamawa state, I also visited Kaduna to honor an invitation to the Kaduna Girl-Child Conference/Award 2024, an initiative by the Creative Think Tank Group in collaboration with the Bounty Food Bank.
Although I arrived late and missed the occasion due to my prior engagement in Yola, I was deeply moved by the evident passion and dedication of everyone advocating for the rights and development of the girl-child.
The girl-child is indispensable to the future of our country . Empowering her through education, healthcare, and equal opportunities is not only a moral obligation but a strategic imperative and investment in national progress.
By dismantling barriers and fostering a safe, inclusive environment, we can unlock her potential and build a foundation for sustainable development and a more equitable future.
Following this, I visited the Womanhood College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaduna, an institution dedicated to training women in healthcare.
I extend my gratitude to the proprietor and staff for their unwavering commitment to shaping future leaders in this critical sector.
In support of their remarkable work, I donated ₦5 million and pledged to continue visiting and supporting institutions like this, which are vital to societal growth.
I also intended to visit Saint Gerard’s Nursing School, where I made a ₦10 million donation earlier this year. Unfortunately, heavy traffic prevented me from reaching the school.
However, I spoke with the management, apologized for my inability to be present physically, and further supported their efforts with an additional ₦5 million.
These initiatives underscore the urgent need to prioritize education and healthcare if we are to catch up with other nations. Supporting these sectors is not just an investment in individual lives but a step towards building a stronger and better Nigeria.
A new Nigeria is now very POssible!!!”
After my speaking engagement at the weekend in Yola, Adamawa state, I also visited Kaduna to honor an invitation to the Kaduna Girl-Child Conference/Award 2024, an initiative by the Creative Think Tank Group in collaboration with the Bounty Food Bank.
Although I arrived late… pic.twitter.com/iYRgNGtxAE
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 2, 2024
