Nigerians have expressed widespread joy and gratitude following the announcement that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, donated ₦20 million to the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to support over 400 dental students facing potential expulsion due to accreditation challenges.
The donation comes as Obi continues his commitment to educational upliftment, following a recent ₦15 million contribution to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Dental Students Association. Social media buzzed with appreciation, with users hailing him as “a beacon of hope for Nigerian students,” while others praised his focus on healthcare education.
During his visit to UNICAL, Obi emphasized the importance of education as a right, not a privilege, stating, “No student should be denied education due to institutional shortcomings.”
The ₦20 million will fund critical equipment like dental chairs and laboratory upgrades to meet Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) standards, potentially averting the accreditation crisis.
Nigerians on X celebrated the gesture as a timely intervention, with hashtags like #PeterObiCares and #EducationForAll trending, reflecting optimism about his impact. Students and faculty expressed profound gratitude, viewing the donation as a lifeline for their future.
