The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has stated the need to invest in the educational need of the female gender noting their importance in the society.
Obi made this statement in commemoration of the International Girl Child Day which is celebrated on October 11.
In a post on his X handle, Obi recalled how he commenced his celebration of the girl child by pledging a sum of ₦120 million for the educational and health support of the Holy Rosary sisters, Nsugbe.
He further revealed his intentions to visit more girls schools as a way of celebrating them while calling on the society to invest in the girl child as the fruits are always rewarding.
His post reads partly,”Today, 11th October, marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of girls’ education and empowerment.
“I am delighted to share that I began the celebrations on Sunday, 6th October, with a visit to an all-girls school, Holy Rosary Secondary School in Nsugbe. During the visit, I pledged ₦120 million for the educational and health support of the Holy Rosary sisters, whose apostolate focuses on girl-child education. ₦20 million of this pledge was specifically allocated to the school.
“I plan to visit other girls’ schools in the coming weeks to continue celebrating this important occasion.
“This day reminds us of the vital need to invest in girls’ education, which is essential for societal progress.
“Educated girls grow into empowered women who contribute significantly to their communities, breaking cycles of poverty and inequality.
“It’s a call to action for all of us to support initiatives that ensure access to quality education for every girl, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.
“Let us listen to them, invest in proven solutions, and support their leadership and empowerment,” he added.
