# Obi pledges ₦15 million for Yelewata massacre survivors

> Peter Obi pledges ₦15 million to Yelewata massacre survivors and nursing college.
- Title: Obi pledges ₦15 million for Yelewata massacre survivors
- Summary: Peter Obi pledges ₦15 million to Yelewata massacre survivors and nursing college.
- Keywords: peter obi, yelewata massacre, nigerian democracy, nigerian political parties, nigerian state government, benue state, nursing college, nigerian elections, nigerian politics, nigerian government, Premium Times Nigeria
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/924697-obi-pledges-%e2%82%a615-million-for-yelewata-massacre-survivors-nursing-college.html
- Author: Manasseh Mbachii
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:33:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peter obi, yelewata massacre, nigerian democracy, nigerian political parties, nigerian state government, benue state, nursing college, nigerian elections, nigerian politics, nigerian government, news, politics
## Obi pledges ₦15 million
Peter Obi pledged ₦15 million to support survivors and families affected by the June 2025 Yelewata massacre in Benue State.

> No child should be forced to let the tragedy that has affected their family determine the course of their future
## Education support for children
Obi pledged ₦10 million for orphaned children’s education following the massacre.
## Water access initiative
Obi pledged ₦5 million for a borehole to improve clean water access in the community.
## Nursing college funding
Obi pledged an additional ₦10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences in Gboko, Benue State.
## Community visit
Obi visited Yelewata after previous security concerns with Benue State Government.
## Security challenges
Obi’s convoy was turned back in September 2026 due to suspected security threats.
## State government response
Benue State Government denied plans to disrupt Obi’s visit to Yelewata.
## Governor’s assurance
Governor Alia assured Obi of a warm reception before the visit.
## Town hall meeting
Obi held a town hall meeting with NDC candidates in Makurdi after the visit.
## Previous disagreement
Obi faced security concerns before visiting Yelewata in November 2026.
## Yelewata attack
The Yelewata community was attacked in June 2025, leaving scores dead and many displaced.
## Obi’s statement
Obi acknowledged financial support cannot restore lost lives but aims to renew hope.
## Nursing college support
Obi pledged ₦10 million to strengthen the College of Nursing Sciences in Gboko.
## Key takeaway

Peter Obi pledged ₦15 million to support Yelewata massacre survivors and a nursing college in Benue State.