How Peter Obi Reacted After Nigerian Students Returned His Forgotten Phone In Ibadan

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has commended students of Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State, for returning his phone after he accidentally left it behind during a visit to the institution.

In a post on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said the experience renewed his hope for Nigeria’s future.

He said the act of honesty reflected what Dominican University stands for not only as a centre of learning but also as a place where character is shaped.

According to him, if equal emphasis is placed on education and moral integrity, Nigeria’s greatness is within reach.

“I left Lagos at 5:30 a.m. and arrived in Ibadan at 8:00am, heading straight to Dominican University to engage with the students and encourage them to strive for excellence in both their academics and character.

“After what I found to be a valuable interaction, including a question-and-answer session, I donated N30 million to support the university’s ongoing development. This reaffirmed my belief that education is the cornerstone of progress.

“However, a simple yet powerful incident during my visit renewed my hope for Nigeria. I had forgotten my phone, and as I was leaving the university, students found it and returned it to me,” he wrote.