Former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated laptops, printers, solar power facilities, and ₦6 million to Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, to address its lingering infrastructure challenges.
The school, which came to international attention in 2014 following the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram, still lacks essential learning facilities. According to Obi, the intervention followed a distress call from activist Aisha Yesufu, who raised concerns about the deplorable state of the school.
Yesufu informed him that the school, with a population of more than 2,500 students, had only one desktop computer, with no electricity or functioning laboratories. She appealed for at least two additional computers and basic solar power to support a computer classroom.
Obi said he had initially planned to visit the school and contacted Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for clearance. However, he was advised against travelling to the area due to security concerns.
Instead, a meeting was arranged in Abuja with leaders of the Chibok community, facilitated by Yesufu. During the engagement, Obi presented 10 laptops, three high-capacity printers, and a cash donation of ₦6 million. The fund was split equally: ₦2 million each for the science laboratory, computer room, and a motorised handheld borehole.
“This is not just a donation,” Obi told the delegation. “It is a commitment to the future of our children and a promise to do more.”
He expressed deep concern over the continued neglect of vital sectors like education and healthcare, especially in communities that have suffered national tragedies.
“It is unacceptable that, in 2025, a school that has endured so much still lacks basic facilities,” he said. “Meanwhile, billions of naira are being spent on renovating government lodges and conference centres. This speaks to a serious failure of priorities.”
Obi urged Nigerian leaders to redirect public resources to areas that directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens.
“We must begin to invest in people, not luxury,” he said. “Education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation must take centre stage in our national agenda.”
His gesture has drawn widespread commendation, with many Nigerians calling on other political figures to focus on impactful development rather than symbolic or extravagant projects.
