Peter Gregory Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician and former governor of Anambra State, is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the development and progress of the state during his tenure.
With a distinguished educational background and a wealth of experience in governance, Peter Obi’s leadership was marked by a series of notable achievements across various sectors, including education, security, healthcare, finance, and economic development.
Here are some of the achievements attributed to his administration:
Development of Anambra’s education
- Provision of Internet access and Microsoft Academies to over 500 secondary schools.
- Distribution of 22,500 laptops and 1,400 printers worth N2.65 billion to secondary schools.
- Provision of more than 700 buses to secondary schools.
- Installation of boreholes in schools across the state.
Closing gaps on security issues
Collaboration with government security agencies and provision of 250 patrol vehicles fitted with sophisticated security gadgets to communities, markets, and vigilance groups.
Improvement of the state’s health sector
- Accreditation of over 12 health institutions, including two hospitals, for their courses and programs.
- Winning the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant of $1 million for best-performing state in polio immunization in the South-East.
- Construction of 10 Maternal and Child Care Centers in rural communities in partnership with churches.
Sustenance of pensioners and workers
- Clearing of over 37 billion Naira in pension arrears and consistent payment of workers’ salaries.
- Recognition by the Nigerian Debt Management Office as the least indebted state in Nigeria.
Collaborations and attraction of facilities to the state
- Attraction of companies such as SABMiller and INNOSON Motor Manufacturing Company to build facilities in Anambra State.
- Partnership with development partners such as UNDP, UNICEF, the World Bank, DFID, and the European Union.
In addition to these achievements, Peter Obi’s government was recognized for commencing Sub-Sovereign Wealth savings, maintaining financial stability, and entering strategic partnerships with churches in the health sector.
His administration also attracted the World Bank’s support on erosion and undertook poverty mapping and aerial mapping initiatives.
These accomplishments demonstrate Peter Obi’s commitment to education, security, healthcare, financial stability, and economic development during his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
