KEY POINTS

• Peter Obi donated over N1.5 billion to humanitarian causes in 2024.
• Education, healthcare, and empowerment contributions are the areas of focus.
• Philanthropy, they say, is not self promotion, Obi describes it as a moral and spiritual obligation.

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate, broke silence on why he contributed over N1.5 billion to humanitarian causes in 2024.

Speaking while on a visit to the Anglican Bishop of Nnewi, Rt. Rev. Ndubisi Obi, Obi said his philanthropy was borne out of a deep concern for humanity, and not self promotion.

Impact-driven philanthropy

Obi also made notable donations during the visit, donating to Bishop Ephraim Ikeakor, N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences Amichi and another N10 million to Bishop Ndubisi Obi for on going projects in ADON College of Health Technology Nnewi.

‘“As you see this, you feel inspired, and that motivates you to keep going,” he said. “Even before my public life, I found pleasure in support for causes that make life better for humanity,” Obi said, referring to support for Haiti’s rebuilding after its catastrophic earthquake.

Dedicated to humanity

Obi said he visited places such as the Diocesan Rehabilitation Centre for victims of drug abuse as well as a school for children with special needs.

“I just saw that dedication and so for humanity’s sake¸ it’s something you feel compelled to contribute—not for recognition, you know,” he said, commending Bishop Ndubisi’s dedication.

Philanthropy beyond public image

Obi dismissed claims that his largesse was an effort to polish his public image. At once, he repeated many times that giving back was a moral, spiritual, and societal obligation. ‘I didn’t ask for recognition.

I just wanted to take care of the society that raised me.’ Obi assured that as long as God gave him the resources it would continue.