The Digest:
On his 64th birthday, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, marked the occasion by redirecting a ₦120 million birthday gift to build classrooms in three communities: Agulu, Ekwulobia, and Abatete. Obi emphasized his longstanding approach of prioritizing public welfare over personal celebrations.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi celebrated his 64th birthday without personal merriment.
- He redirected a ₦120 million birthday gift to build classrooms in three communities.
- This aligns with his consistent approach of channeling goodwill to public causes.
- He recalled a similar instance 14 years ago where funds built classrooms in Agulu, Ekwulobia, and Abatete.
- Other past birthday celebrations were diverted to purchase 200 desktop computers for schools.
- Obi stated that Nigeria's suffering makes personal celebrations difficult.
- He urged supporters to support the poor, health, or education sectors instead of gifts.
Sources: Leadership, Vanguard
