As part of his continued efforts to uplift education, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a visit to the School of Medical Laboratory Science, Nkpor (SOMLAN), where he donated the sum of N1.5 million for the provision of some of their needs.
During the visit, Obi reinstated his commitment to education, which, as he had always said, remained a sure path to national development.
It would be recalled that SOMLAN was conceived, established and commissioned by Obi, on May 6, 2014, as part of his Millennium Development Goals (MDG) projects, when he was the governor of Anambra state.
The Institution is managed by Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation.
Obi appreciated the Church in general and the School Management in particular, for ‘helping the Government provide good and standard education to the public’.
He encouraged them not to rest on their oars in raising responsible citizens, who contribute positively to society, while advising the students to take their education seriously and remain of good behaviour.
Speaking on behalf of Superior General, Immaculate Heart Congregation, Mother Mary-Claude Oguh; the Education Secretary of the Congregation, Rev Mary-Amanda Nwagbo, appreciated Obi for all he had been doing for them. Sr. Nwagbo said that if all the stories of Obi’s benevolence were to be told on the media, the world would stand in awe. She encouraged Obi to continue spreading love to all, as “God who sees the hearts of men will bless you.”
In her words of gratitude, the Head of School/Principal of SOMLAN, Rev Sr Maria Uzochukwu Ozor, described Obi’s consistent support as second to none. Sr Ozor said Obi had been there supporting them from inception. She prayed God to take him to a higher position where he will be able to touch more lives.
Appreciating Obi on behalf of the students, the Students Union Government President of SOMLAN, Okeke Stephen, expressed their profound gratitude to Obi for always coming to their aid, especially for providing them with a school bus and a female hostel.
He said, “Your Excellency, your children and staff of medical laboratory are highly grateful, for without your enormous support, there will be no conducive learning environment for students, as well as transportation to school and other activities pertaining to our studies. May God continue to bless you sir”.