Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over UNICAL Crisis, Calls for Urgent Attention

 Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the crisis unfolding at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), where dental students face uncertainty over graduation and induction quotas. Obi lamented that no student should suffer due to leadership failures in Nigeria's education system, emphasizing the need for urgent attention to address the situation.


Recalling his past experience in resolving a similar crisis at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Obi highlighted his success in building a teaching hospital to save the medical faculty's accreditation and the students' futures. He noted that leaders must be solution-driven, especially when the lives and futures of young people are at stake.

Obi has called on the Federal Government to give the situation urgent and decisive attention by providing both financial and institutional support to the university leadership. He emphasized that the Vice Chancellor of UNICAL and her team must be empowered to resolve the issue immediately, ensuring that no student suffers for circumstances beyond their control.

The former governor stressed the importance of prioritizing education and healthcare in Nigeria, lamenting the neglect of these sectors and the impact on the country's development. He advocated for comprehensive reforms to address the neglect of primary health centers and inadequate healthcare funding.

The crisis at UNICAL highlights the broader issues in Nigeria's education and healthcare sectors, including inadequate infrastructure, poor governance, and insufficient funding. Obi's concerns underscore the need for urgent attention to address these issues and ensure that students and citizens have access to quality services and opportunities for growth.

In conclusion, Peter Obi's call for urgent attention to the UNICAL crisis highlights the need for decisive action to address the broader issues in Nigeria's education and healthcare sectors. By prioritizing these sectors and providing support to university leadership, the government can ensure that students and citizens have access to quality services and opportunities for growth.


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