Peter Obi celebrates Nigerian nurses, pledges major investments ahead of 2027

The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has used the occasion of the 2026 World Nurses Day to salute the contributions of Nigerian nurses and midwives across the globe.

Obi, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) outlined fresh commitments to strengthen the country’s health sector if elected in 2027.

In a statement released to commemorate the 2026 World Nurses Day, Obi described nurses and midwives as “the heart of our health sector”.

He acknowledged their key role in healthcare delivery across Nigeria, saying, “I would like to take a moment to appreciate all the nurses and midwives in our dear nation, who occupy a very special place and play very critical roles in our health sector.”

Emphasising his consistent support for schools and colleges of nursing and midwifery across the country, Obi said he is committed to investing in critical sectors for human and national development.

The former Anambra State governor also praised the resilience of Nigerian nurses, who he said often work under extremely challenging conditions.

“Nigerian nurses work under some of the toughest conditions with dignity and courage.

“From physical and mental stress to high patient-to-nurse ratios, to lack of equipment and poor working environments, your resilience keeps our health sector going,” Obi said.

In addition, he highlighted the global impact of Nigerian nurses, pointing to their successes in research, clinical practice, and international recognition.

“And beyond the shores of the nation, our nurses have continued to make exploits on the global stage.

“From leading the next generation research in nursing practice to championing excellence in clinical practice – many Nigerian nurses have written their names on the sands of time and lifted our national banner high,” he said.

He further used the occasion to renew his pledge to Nigerian health workers.

“My firm commitment to you all remains this — we will build a New Nigeria where your hard work and sacrifices will never go unnoticed. We will invest in your education and training to ensure that you remain competitive on the global stage,” Obi promised,” Obi added.