Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has gifted the sum of N30 million to Dominican University, Ibadan.
The development reaffirmed his belief that education and moral integrity remain the twin pillars required to secure Nigeria’s future.
Obi on his verified ‘X’ handle yesterday said he made the donation during a visit to the university, where he engaged students in an interactive session aimed at encouraging academic excellence and upright character.
“I left Lagos at 5:30 a.m. and arrived in Ibadan by 8a.m., heading straight to Dominican University to interact with the students.
“My goal was to encourage them to strive for excellence, not just academically, but also in character,” Obi wrote.
He described the interaction, which included a question-and-answer session, as enlightening and reassuring.
“What I saw in these students gave me confidence that Nigeria still has a future.
“Their questions were thoughtful, their curiosity genuine, and their commitment to learning very clear.”
Obi clarified that his decision to support the institution financially was driven by his conviction that education remains the most sustainable investment any nation can make.
“I donated N30 million to support the university’s ongoing development because education is the cornerstone of progress, and “no country can develop beyond the quality of education it provides to its people.”
However, Obi said a simple incident at the end of his visit left a lasting impression on him and further strengthened his optimism about the country.
“I forgot my phone while leaving the university. “Some students found it and returned it to me. That single act of honesty deeply moved me.”
He described the gesture as a reflection of the values being instilled at the institution.
That act of integrity, he said, spoke volumes about Dominican University.
“It shows that the school is not only producing educated minds, but also shaping upright and responsible citizens.”
Obi stressed that Nigeria’s long-term challenges can only be addressed by deliberately combining knowledge with strong ethical values.
“I firmly believe that if we place equal emphasis on education and moral integrity, Nigeria’s greatness is within reach.
“When our institutions intentionally nurture both competence and character, national renewal becomes inevitable,” he buttressed.
