Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has commended the Sheikh Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute in Rigachikun, Kaduna State, for integrating Islamic education with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), describing the model as essential for preparing young Nigerians for the future.
Obi made the remarks after visiting the institution on Sunday shortly after returning to Nigeria from London.
According to him, he landed in Abuja aboard an Air Peace flight before travelling directly to Kaduna to assess the progress of the school, which he said he had previously visited and supported.
He expressed delight over the growth of the institution, saying its educational approach provides students with both moral values and practical knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
“I arrived in Abuja from London this morning, thanks to Air Peace Airlines, whose flight arrived 20 minutes ahead of schedule. From Abuja, I proceeded immediately to Kaduna.
“Upon my arrival, I visited the Sheikh Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute, Rigachikun, Kaduna State, an institution I had visited twice in the past and supported in my little way.
“I was very impressed by the level of progress the institution has made, particularly its approach to blending Islamic education with STEM subjects. This is the kind of holistic education that can equip our young people with both strong values and the knowledge and skills required to thrive in today’s world.”
Obi reiterated that his priority remains investing in education and healthcare, describing both sectors as critical to building the nation’s human capital and reducing poverty.
He said: “My commitment remains to investing in education and healthcare, developing our human capital, creating opportunities, and lifting our people out of poverty. Every Nigerian, regardless of religion, ethnicity, region, or political affiliation, deserves to feel that this country belongs to them.
“A New Nigeria is POssible.”
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