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The Digest:

Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has made an unannounced ₦15 million donation to the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State. His visit underscored the urgent need for significant government investment in health education, which he described as critical to national development, and allowed him to experience the dire conditions firsthand.

Key Points:
  • Peter Obi donated ₦15 million to the UNTH Dentistry Faculty, Enugu.
  • His unannounced Friday visit was prompted by a heartfelt letter from a student.
  • He deliberately avoided notifying the institution's leadership to prevent disruption.
  • Obi lamented the visibly poor learning conditions compared to his university days.
  • He blamed the dire state of Nigerian health institutions on chronic leadership failure.
  • The donation aims to aid faculty development and support its re-accreditation bid.
  • The faculty needs ₦38 million and an increased admission quota to meet accreditation standards.
Obi's intervention provides immediate relief and a powerful call for systemic change, urging a collective re-prioritization of health education.


Sources: Vanguard Newspaper