Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday presented a cheque of ₦50 million to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, for infrastructural development.The donation, made in collaboration with some fellow Old Boys of the school, was aimed at supporting educational development and improving learning conditions at the institution.
Speaking during the presentation, Mr. Obi addressed recent comments made by the Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo regarding his visits to the state without prior notice.“I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation,” Obi said.
He emphasised that his visit to Benin, which he would repeat if need be, was solely to support the development of healthcare services and expressed disappointment that such an act was politicised. “I went to Benin to invest in a better life for the people. If they have good doctors and nurses, life will be better for them. What I expect the governor to do is to complement efforts aimed at improving society,” he added.
On the donation to CKC, Obi noted that the gesture was motivated by gratitude to the institution that shaped his formative years.His words: “This school helped form the values I and many others still hold dear today – discipline, moral grounding, and academic excellence. Supporting it is a way of giving back,” he said.He used the occasion to call on fellow alumni of CKC and other schools to support their alma maters in whatever way they can, noting that the burden of educational development should not rest on government alone.
The Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, who received the donation on behalf of the school, commended Obi and the other Old Boys for their commitment to education and nation-building. He offered prayers for them and urged others to emulate their example.
Also speaking at the event, the Senior Prefect of the school, Master Ejike Ekene, expressed gratitude to Mr. Obi, describing him as a role model and an inspiration to students.
