Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦6 million, ten laptops, and three printers to Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, in a move aimed at boosting education and infrastructure in one of Nigeria’s most underserved communities.
Obi, who made the announcement on Wednesday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, said the donation was prompted by an appeal from activist Aisha Yesufu, who highlighted the deplorable conditions at the school. Chibok gained international attention in 2014 after the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram, more than 70 of whom remain missing.
According to Obi, the school—currently serving over 2,500 students—had only one desktop computer, no functional laboratories, and lacked access to electricity. Yesufu had requested two additional computers and solar lighting for a single classroom, but Obi decided to go further.
Though he had hoped to visit Chibok in person, he was advised against doing so due to ongoing security concerns. Instead, he met with leaders of the Chibok community in Abuja, where he presented the items and funds. The ₦6 million donation is earmarked for three specific projects: setting up a computer classroom, equipping a science laboratory, and providing a motorized borehole.
Obi emphasized that his contribution was more than a one-off gesture. “This is not just a donation,” he said, “but a sincere commitment to the future of the Chibok community.”
He used the occasion to sharply criticize what he described as the country’s skewed national priorities. “It is deeply disturbing that schools across Nigeria still operate without basic infrastructure, while billions are spent on the luxuries of public office,” Obi wrote. “It’s time to reassess our values and invest in sectors that truly drive development—education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.”
The former governor called on Nigerians to push for a leadership that prioritizes the welfare of the people, particularly the most vulnerable. He pledged to continue supporting education-focused initiatives across the country.
