Obi’s ₦60M University Giveaway: Fueling Nigeria’s next gen leaders

PHOTO: Obi with staff and students during the visit to Peter University Achina

Peter Obi, 
the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful and advocate for transformative leadership, has injected ₦60 million into Nigeria’s education sector, targeting youth empowerment and institutional growth.

In a post on his verified X account on Saturday, March 7, 2026, Obi revealed his recent visit to Dominican University in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he personally donated ₦30 million to bolster the school’s academic programs and expansion efforts. 

Continuing the initiative, Obi said he visited Peter University Achina in Achina/Onneh, Anambra State, on Friday, March 6, where he donated another ₦30 million to aid the university’s academic development.

This gesture aligns with Obi’s long-standing mantra of moving from consumption to production, prioritizing education as a cornerstone for national development.

According to him, education remains one of the most enduring investments any society can make, noting that it not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens communities and prepares nations for future challenges.

He stated that whenever the opportunity presents itself, he considers it a privilege to support institutions dedicated to learning, character formation, and service to humanity.

Obi added that his visits to the universities were not merely ceremonial but an affirmation of his belief that universities should remain places where young people are inspired to dream beyond their immediate circumstances and see themselves as citizens capable of contributing to national development.

Part of his tweet reads: "For me, education is one of the most enduring investments that any society can make. It not only opens doors for individuals but also strengthens communities and prepares nations for the challenges of tomorrow. 

“Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I consider it a privilege to contribute, even in a modest way, to institutions devoted to learning, character formation, and service to humanity.

"My visit was not merely ceremonial; it was an affirmation of my belief that universities should remain centers where young men and women are inspired to dream beyond their immediate circumstances and see themselves as citizens of a wider world."
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