Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated ₦50 million to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha. The donation, made in collaboration with fellow alumni, is aimed at improving the school’s infrastructure and enhancing the learning environment for students.
Announcing the gesture via a post on X (formerly Twitter), Obi wrote: “Supporting the School That Shaped Me. Today, I returned to my alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, to present a ₦50 million donation in collaboration with some fellow Old Boys. The support is aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing the learning environment.”
He highlighted the pivotal role the institution played in his formative years, stating that CKC instilled in him the core values of discipline, academic excellence, and moral grounding.
Obi emphasized the importance of investing in education, describing it as the foundation of national development. He also urged other alumni across the country to emulate the gesture and support their former schools.
The event was graced by school management, students, and the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, whom Obi thanked for their dedication to educational advancement.
