Peter Obi hails Nigerian nurses, midwives, pledges more support

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has hailed Nigerian nurses and midwives for their dedication and sacrifices in the country’s healthcare sector on the occasion of this year’s World Nurses Day.

In a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, Obi described nurses as “the heart of our health sector,” noting that they play critical roles in healthcare delivery across the country.

“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,” he said.

Obi stated that he had consistently supported schools and colleges of nursing and midwifery across Nigeria because of the importance of the profession to national development.

“Over the years, I have traversed different corners of our nation supporting different schools and colleges of nursing and midwifery because I understand the inevitable role you play in our healthcare delivery,” he said.

The former Anambra State governor commended Nigerian nurses for working under difficult conditions, including poor work environments, a shortage of equipment and high patient-to-nurse ratios.

“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.

He also praised Nigerian nurses making an impact internationally through research and clinical practice.

“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 added.

Obi further pledged continued support for the profession, promising greater investment in education and training if given the opportunity.

“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,” he stated.