Photo: Peter Obi (middle) presenting a cheque of ₦120m to the Sisters of the Holy Rosary
By Ihechi Enyinnaya
Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi has donated N120m at the Holy Rosary Sisters’ Centenary for Education and Health Outreach.
Obi who made the donation at Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe, said ₦100m of the generous donation is intended to support their educational and health outreach programmes, while ₦20m is specifically for the college at Nsugbe, which was a redemption of a cheque he signed for them when he was Governor but was cancelled after he left.
Obi had on Sunday worshipped with the students of Holy Rosary College in Nsugbe, marking a significant occasion as the Holy Rosary Sisters celebrate 100 years since their foundation by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924. The college at Nsugbe is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will be recalled that Obi laid the institution’s foundation in 2013. The event forms part of a series of activities commemorating the centenary of the religious order, renowned for its commitment to education and healthcare apostolates.
On Saturday, he attended a special Mass at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity in Onitsha, where the Holy Rosary Sisters and their well-wishers gathered to honour their century-long legacy of service. Speaking after the Mass, Mr Obi praised the sisters for their unwavering dedication to education and healthcare, urging them to continue their invaluable work that has shaped lives and communities.
Speaking to the press, the Regional Leader of the Holy Rosary Sisters, Sr Ifeyinwa Muoegbunam echoing the sentiments of the principal of the school, Sr Oluchi Nnolim, thanked Mr Peter Obi for the visit. They recalled that Obi had laid the foundation of their school in 2013, helped them erect most of the structures, and has continued to assist them in various ways.
Mr Obi’s participation in the centenary celebration and his financial support are part of his broader vision to uplift education and healthcare across the country. The event concluded with a special prayer for the continued success of the Holy Rosary Sisters’ mission and for the future generations of students who will benefit from their work.