Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shared details of his humanitarian activities while serving in office, including his involvement in a relief mission to Haiti after the devastating earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation in 2010.………
Obi disclosed this during an interview on News Central TV, where he reflected on his years in public service and his commitment to humanitarian causes beyond Nigeria. According to him, the mission was carried out with the approval of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Recounting the experience, Obi explained that he approached Jonathan with the intention of travelling to Haiti to support victims affected by the natural disaster, which claimed thousands of lives and caused extensive destruction across the country.
He said, “As a governor, I went to President Jonathan and said I want to go to Haiti. He asked me, ‘what are you going to Haiti to do?’ and I said I’m going to Haiti because they had an earthquake which killed so many people. And with his permission, I took the Red Cross, a lot of other teams, went to Haiti for days with my son.”
According to Obi, the visit was part of a broader humanitarian effort aimed at providing assistance and solidarity to those affected by the tragedy. He noted that the mission involved members of the Red Cross and other support teams who participated in relief activities during the stay in Haiti.
The 2010 Haiti earthquake remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history, leaving widespread destruction, homelessness, and humanitarian challenges in its aftermath. The catastrophe prompted an international response from governments, aid organisations, and humanitarian agencies across the world.
Obi’s remarks during the interview highlighted his perspective on leadership and service, emphasizing the importance of compassion and global humanitarian responsibility. His account has since generated discussions among supporters and political observers, many of whom view the revelation as part of his broader record of public service and humanitarian engagement.
