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Peter Obi joined the celebration of 140 years of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria, participating in a school tour led by Archbishop Valerian Okeke alongside the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, and the Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan. The delegation visited Christ the King College (CKC), Queen of the Rosary College (QRC), St. Charles College, and inspected ongoing development at Shanahan University, all in Onitsha.
Archbishop Crotty addressed and blessed the students at each stop, while Archbishop Okeke reflected on the history of mission schools—highlighting their decline after government takeover and their revival after being returned to the Church in Anambra State.
Obi noted that within a year of this restoration, Anambra moved from last place to first in national education rankings, with students achieving international success in competitions across several countries.
Ambassador Ryan encouraged students to dream big and reaffirmed Ireland’s longstanding relationship with Eastern Nigeria, promising additional books for school libraries. The visit ended with a final blessing from Archbishop Crotty.
Peter Obi said the experience renewed his hope, stressing that meaningful investment in education remains essential for securing Nigeria’s future, as the nation’s youth are its greatest asset.
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