Obi Donates N10m To Anambra Riverine School

Former Anambra state governor, Mr Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to a primary/secondary school in Umueze Anam community in riverine Anambra West LGA of Anambra State.

Obi, who is also a presidential aspirant under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, was literally mobbed by both students and other natives of the community when he arrived the school, Bishop Martin Anagbogu Western Academy, at the weekend.

He handed over the N10 million cheque to the Senior Prefect of the school, Miss Udenze Ifeyinwa Chisom, during the visit.

As the students and members of the school management owned by the Anglian Communion were dancing and singing praises of Obi, several other natives also stormed the school and joined in praising and thanking the former governor for still remembering them even when he is no longer the governor of the state.

One of the natives, who gave his name as Mr Donatus Anijah, recalled that it was the Peter Obi administration that constructed the first tarred road in their community.

He stated that it was the road that linked their area to their neighbouring Otuocha area making it possible for them to easily convey their agricultural produce to major cities including the state’s commercial hub, Onitsha and Awka, the state capital.

Anijah recalled how the Obi administration saved them in the riverine area during the 2012 flood disaster.

The natives assured Obi that they were praying God to enthrone him as president of the country so that he could deliver the nation from her current hardships.

Speaking on behalf of the students, the senior prefect, Miss Udenze Ifeyinwa, described Obi’s visit and financial donation as both surprising and inspiring to the entire school community.

She noted that it was difficult for many of them to believe that someone as highly placed and widely respected as Obi would take time to visit their school, located in one of the most rural parts of Anambra State.

The head girl said the visit had given the students renewed confidence and a sense of belonging, adding that it showed that people in leadership still care about children in remote communities.

Addressing the students, Obi urged them to take their studies seriously, reminding them that education remains the most reliable path to personal and societal advancement.

He told them that the fact that they are in school places them in a privileged position and that with dedication and hard work they would be able to compete favourably with students from any part of the world.

He encouraged them to believe in their potential, noting that among them could emerge future presidents, governors, professors, entrepreneurs and leaders of major institutions, including banks and international organisations.

Obi also shared a personal reflection with the students, recalling that part of his own primary education was undertaken at St. Augustine Primary School, Umuoba Anam, in present-day Anambra West local government area, where he began the academic journey that eventually shaped his life.

The proprietor of the school and the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Niger East, Most Rev’d (Dr) Obiora Uzochukwu, thanked Obi for the visit and generous donation, describing it as a huge encouragement to both the students and the school administration.

Obi was accompanied on the visit by a renowned communication scholar, Stella Okunna; his media aide, Dr Valentine Obienyem and Chief Benji Ubah.