Mr Viral
A newly released report by data analytics firm Statisense has revealed that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, donated over ₦576 million to healthcare, education, and humanitarian causes across Nigeria between January and July 2025.
The breakdown, published on Statisense’s verified X (formerly Twitter) page on July 29, shows that Obi’s contributions were most concentrated in the South East region, which received ₦415 million—over 70% of the total.
According to the report, Obi’s philanthropy extended across the six geopolitical zones, with ₦60 million each going to the North West and North Central, ₦35 million to the South South, and ₦6 million to the North East.
Healthcare and Nursing Sector Donations:
₦100 million to IHM Health System, Anambra (Jan 24)
₦20 million to College of Nursing Science, Nsukka, Enugu (Jan 30)
₦10 million to Mater Misericordiae College of Nursing, Ebonyi (Feb 13)
₦20 million for a community health centre in Enugu (May 7)
₦20 million to Godfrey Okoye University’s School of Nursing, Enugu (May 7)
₦15 million to Philomena College of Nursing, Edo (Jul 8)
₦10 million to St. Gerald’s College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna (Jul 9)
Support to Tertiary Institutions:
₦30 million to Paul University, Awka (Jan 19)
₦50 million to Christ the King College, Onitsha (Jul 24)
₦20 million to the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Calabar (Jul 25)
₦15 million to UNN Dental Students Association, Enugu (Jul 18)
Aid to Vulnerable Groups:
₦7.5 million to an IDP camp in Plateau (Apr 14)
₦20 million to flood victims in Niger State (Jun 2)
₦6 million worth of ICT equipment to Chibok Secondary School, Borno (Jun 11)
₦5 million to an Almajiri school in Kaduna (Jul 9)
Kaduna emerged as a key location outside the South East, receiving a total of ₦60 million in combined donations directed at educational and religious institutions.
The donations, coming amid economic difficulties—rising inflation, high petrol prices, and widespread poverty—have drawn significant public praise. Many Nigerians on social media lauded Obi’s consistent grassroots interventions, especially in contrast to government excesses.
A popular online remark read: “This is leadership without holding office. Peter Obi is showing that meaningful impact doesn’t require a political title.” Another added, “While others are erecting lavish buildings, he’s investing in the future.”
With his interventions touching several parts of the country, analysts believe Obi is reinforcing his image as a leader with a people-oriented approach and a pan-Nigerian vision. Whether driven by principle, political strategy, or both, his donation track record is shaping public perception and could influence future leadership conversations.
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Jasmine Jasmine
Jasmine is a Nigerian journalist with special interest in Politics, Entertainment and Technology.
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