Building a Healthier Nigeria

Today, I continued my healthcare uplifting charity with a visit to the College of Nursing Sciences at St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha, where I donated ₦15 million to support the training of nurses. Investing in education and healthcare remains central to sustainable national development.

I reiterated to the students and staff the critical role of nurses as the backbone of any functional healthcare system and urged the students to pursue their studies with discipline, excellence, and a spirit of service, despite prevailing challenges.

I shared an experience today from a Lagos–Asaba flight, where a young girl had a medical emergency on board, which was calmly handled by a health professional, underscoring the life-saving value of well-trained health professionals.

I also noted the contrast between Indonesia’s over 95% health insurance coverage and Nigeria’s estimated 5%, stressing the need for deliberate investment in healthcare at all levels.

I assured the institution of my continued support and called on well-meaning Nigerians to assist healthcare institutions and educational institutions for a better Nigeria.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO