Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦20 million to Anglican Church projects in Kubwa, Abuja, following his return from the Vatican where he attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.

Obi, who announced the donations via his official social media accounts on Sunday, stated that he returned from Rome "energised by the Pope's message on fighting poverty." He emphasized that the Pontiff's homily reinforced his conviction that poverty eradication requires "deliberate sacrifices towards areas of critical development indexes."

Support for Health and Education

Upon his arrival in Abuja, Obi visited the construction site of the Anglican Hospital in Kubwa, a medium health facility being established by the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa. He donated ₦10 million to support the project after thanking the proprietor, Rt. Revd. Duke T. Akamisoko, for his initiative.

The former Anambra State governor subsequently visited the Anglican Comprehensive Secondary School in Kubwa, also established by the same diocese, where he donated another ₦10 million to support educational development.

"Education, health and pulling people out of poverty remain the three most powerful tools for securing a better future for our children and our society," Obi stated. "I remain committed to promoting each of them, as this is the most effective pathway to drastically developing our country."

Vatican Visit

In a previous statement about his Vatican visit, Obi clarified that he did not attend the Papal Audience following the inaugural Mass, as that honor was "reserved for heads of state and accredited diplomats." He emphasized that his participation in the inauguration ceremony was not political but carried "profound moral and spiritual significance."

Obi highlighted the Pope's call to fight poverty and promote brotherhood that transcends ethnic, political, and religious boundaries as the key takeaway from the event. He stressed that the fight against corruption is "the essential first step toward building societies where resources are directed to what truly matters."

The former presidential candidate concluded his message with his signature phrase, "A New Nigeria is POssible," emphasizing his continued commitment to national development through investments in critical sectors.