How Peter Obi saved my life— US-based Nigerian

Eleven years after leaving office, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s legacy continues to impact lives in unexpected ways. For US-based Chief Sabi Nweke, Obi’s decision to build the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Teaching Hospital in Awka was nothing short of life-saving.

During a recent visit to Nigeria, Chief Nweke found himself in a medical emergency.

“If that hospital wasn’t a teaching hospital, I may not have been alive today,” he recounted.

“I was in Awka for Christmas on December 10, 2024, and by the 15th, I was rushed to Amaku Hospital for emergency treatment of diverticulitis. I remained there until December 30 before returning to the US two weeks ago to prepare for surgery. Obi’s wise decision saved my life.”

Determined to express his gratitude, Chief Nweke personally reached out to Obi, urging him to continue his good work.

“He may never know whose life will be saved by his actions,” Nweke said.

Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) Spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, in a statement, quoted Obi as reflecting on the urgency and necessity that drove his administration to build the hospital, responding to the heartfelt praise.

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“I built Nigeria’s fastest-completed teaching hospital from scratch—the first and only teaching hospital owned by Anambra State—Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Awka. The project was completed within two years, meeting the strict requirements of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, without which the State University Medical School would have been shut down.”

Obi recalled how medical students at the time were at risk of losing their future due to the lack of accreditation.

“There was no approval for training medical doctors, and students were stuck without progress in their studies. My administration took up the challenge, worked diligently to meet all requirements, and secured full accreditation within two years. That achievement led to the graduation of the first set of medical doctors from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University Medical School,” he stated.

He emphasized that the initiative was part of his broader vision for development, rooted in three key pillars: education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. “My commitment remains unwavering—to build a society where essential services like healthcare and education are accessible to all.”

Chief Nweke’s experience serves as a testament to the far-reaching effects of visionary leadership, proving that good governance leaves an enduring legacy.