NIGERIA-Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has awarded a ₦5 million scholarship to students of Intashara Islamic School in Bauchi State, in a gesture aimed at supporting education and encouraging academic development among young Nigerians.
The visit, which has attracted widespread attention online, saw Obi engage with students and staff of the school in a brief interaction focused on the importance of education, discipline, and equal opportunity. During the session, students were given the opportunity to speak and share their experiences, challenges, and aspirations.
A notable moment from the engagement came when a female student spoke on behalf of the school. Her presentation, described by observers as articulate and confident, appeared to resonate strongly with Obi. In response, he not only announced the ₦5 million scholarship for students of the school but also pledged to personally cover the student’s medical expenses.
According to accounts from the visit, Obi’s intervention was driven by concern for the student’s well-being after he noticed a health-related need during the interaction. His commitment to handle her medical care was presented as part of his broader encouragement for young people—especially those from underserved communities—to pursue education without being hindered by financial or health challenges.
The scholarship initiative is expected to benefit multiple students at Intashara Islamic School, easing financial burdens and supporting continued academic progress. School representatives expressed appreciation for the intervention, noting that such support can make a significant difference in sustaining access to education for children in less privileged environments.
Reactions to the development have been mixed but largely positive on social media, with many users praising the gesture as impactful and timely. Others have highlighted it as part of Obi’s consistent advocacy for education-focused interventions across Nigeria, particularly in rural and northern communities where access to resources remains a challenge.
The visit adds to Obi’s ongoing public engagements centered on education, healthcare, and youth empowerment. Over the years, he has repeatedly emphasized the need for increased investment in human capital development as a pathway to national progress.
As discussions continue online, the Bauchi scholarship and medical support pledge have become part of broader conversations about private citizen involvement in education support and the role of public figures in addressing gaps in social services.
