Nigeria: Forget Lavish Birthdays Now, Obi Tells Students

23 July 2018

Former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has counselled students of secondary and tertiary institutions to shun the craze for celebration of birthdays and similar social events now and concentrate on their studies.

He gave this advice during his interaction with the students of Holy Rosary College, Nsugbe - one of the schools slated to share from his 57th birthday gifts. Mr. Obi had requested those who intended to give him birthday gifts to monetize such gifts, which he would donate to deserving schools and for other activities that would contribute positively to society.

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