Peter Obi laments rising challenges of care for poor, sick in Nigeria
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has lamented that caring for the poor and sick in Nigeria has become a difficult task.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, spoke at the commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent the Paul, Servants of the Poor in Eleme, Rivers State.
The occasion marked 60 years of the congregation’s dedicated service to the impoverished and ailing, particularly those afflicted with leprosy across Nigeria and Africa.
Obi lauded the extraordinary humanitarian efforts of the congregation, emphasizing their quiet yet impactful contribution to bettering the lives of the underprivileged and sick.
He expressed admiration for their profound commitment to alleviating the suffering of the impoverished masses in Nigeria.
Acknowledging the grim reality of Nigeria’s status as the ‘poverty capital of the world,’ with a staggering number of individuals living in poverty, Obi highlighted the challenges faced in providing care to the impoverished and sick in such a socio-economic climate.
He pledged his commitment to partnering with the organization in its mission to serve the impoverished and uplift them from the depths of poverty.
He added:
”Our lives are meaningless unless we care for the poor ones among us. I congratulate the Daughters of Charity for having stayed true to this mission for the past 60 years. I remain committed to any cause or project that will serve the poor, the sick, and those left behind.
”In our crusade to build a new, happier and more prosperous Nigeria, we must embrace the principle of ‘leave no one behind’ so that together, we shall all witness a new beginning.”