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Governor Uba Sani Enhances Educational Access In Kaduna State

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By Amina Samuel,Kaduna

The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has introduced a range of policies aimed at improving education access and creating a conducive learning environment, leading to notable advancements in the sector.

During a quarterly ministerial press briefing on Tuesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Commissioner for Education, Professor Muhammad Sani Bello, highlighted that these initiatives align with the governor’s campaign promises.

He detailed the significant infrastructure improvements, including the construction of new schools and classrooms, since the governor took office.

“Since the beginning of this administration, more than 600 classrooms have been constructed, with many others undergoing renovations.

The era of students studying in non-conducive environments is now over,” Professor Bello stated.

Under the AGILE project, 62 new secondary schools have been established, with an additional 50 planned for construction ahead of the administration’s second anniversary.

Moreover, the commissioner announced the launch of six science secondary schools funded by the Islamic Development Bank, a project that had been dormant for 16 years.

“More than 2,000 students are now enrolled in these specialised schools,” he said.

Professor Bello also reported improvements in examination outcomes, noting a rise in the percentage of students achieving five credits in national examinations such as WAEC and NECO from 54% to 67% since the current administration began.

Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to education was further demonstrated through his first Executive Order, which reduced tuition fees in state-owned tertiary institutions by 40%.

This decision has led to an increase in student enrollment across institutions such as Kaduna State University and Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, according to Professor Bello.

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“Previously, many students left for institutions in neighbouring states due to high tuition fees,” he added.

In addition to fee reductions, the government has introduced new courses across various state-owned tertiary institutions, now accredited by relevant education authorities.

The administration is also focused on tackling the issue of out-of-school children through the construction of new schools, with support from five key development partners, including the Islamic Development Bank and UNICEF.

Prof Bello disclosed that a statistical mapping of Kaduna State has identified communities lacking school facilities.

As part of this initiative, 102 new schools will be built, while over 200 existing schools will be renovated with the aim of ensuring no child travels more than one kilometre to access an educational facility.

In another significant development, he mentioned that the Special School for Gifted Children at Millennium City is currently 90% complete, and the Tsangaya Bilingual Schools Project has also seen substantial expansion with support from UBEC and the Islamic Development Bank.

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Easter:Nigerian Church Donates Food, Others To Uganda Orphanage

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Zion Flames Prophetic and Intercessory Ministries, a Nigerian church, has extended its charitable outreach to Uganda, donating food items, diapers, and clothes to an orphanage in Kampala during Good Friday.

The gesture, aimed at sharing love with vulnerable children, underscores the church’s ongoing commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities across Africa.

Glory Momo, the church’s Director of Protocol and Communication Strategy, presented the items to the orphanage, emphasising the ministry’s five-year legacy of philanthropy.

“Our ministry has been known for charity work across Africa,” Momo said during the event.

In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday, he added, “We have reached out to less privileged communities, refugee communities, and provided scholarships to students in Nigeria and across Africa.”

The church’s mission, according to Momo, is divinely inspired.

“This is what God has called us to do as a church, and we will not relent. What you see us do here in Uganda is simply sharing love with those who need it most—children who have been abandoned.

“We will continue, as the Lord enables us, to show love across the continent and the world.”

This is not the first time Zion Flames Ministries International has supported vulnerable groups.

The church has a history of aiding disadvantaged communities in Nigeria, including hosting celebrations with orphans during the Christmas season.

The donation comes as part of the church’s broader efforts to uplift marginalised groups, with its leadership pledging to sustain such initiatives in Uganda and beyond.

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Marwa inaugurates NDLEA barracks, rehab centre

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, has inaugurated new accommodation blocks and a rehabilitation centre in Kano State.

During Saturday’s inauguration in Kano, Marwa praised President Bola Tinubu for his continued support and commitment to security personnel’s welfare.

He said the inauguration reflects the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ and President Tinubu’s dedication to the wellbeing of NDLEA officers and other security personnel nationwide.

“We appreciate the President and hope for further support for the welfare of our personnel,” he said during the event.

“The NDLEA’s work is risky, dangerous, and filled with uncertainty during operations,” Marwa added.

He stated that the new barracks aim to provide peace of mind for personnel, ensuring their families are safe while they serve on duty.

The Chairman also commended the zonal and state commands, including the MAKIA Command, for efforts in reducing drug supply and demand.

“The seizures, arrests, and convictions in Kano have been commendable,” he said, highlighting Kano as a hotspot for drug abuse.

Kano State has the second-highest drug abuse rate, with a 17 per cent prevalence among individuals aged 15 to 64 years.

“In the last four years, we have counselled and rehabilitated 22,000 drug patients across the country,” he stated.

Marwa warned that drug abuse continues to destroy young lives, families, and communities, urging collective action against the crisis.

He called on parents to be alert and proactive in detecting drug use among children, suggesting they obtain test kits from NDLEA offices.

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“Buy test kits and let your children know. Early detection is crucial. Drug abuse can result in serious psychiatric conditions,” he advised.

He urged community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious figures to support the agency’s fight against drug abuse and trafficking.

The NDLEA chairman encouraged officers to remain dedicated in their mission to combat illicit drug activities across the country.

He also reminded personnel to keep the new barracks clean and ensure they are well maintained. (NAN)

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Benue Gov Seeks FG Help As Death Toll In Attacks Hits 56

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Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appealed to the Federal Government to step up and deal with rising insecurity in the state as the death toll from the recent attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ukum and Logo local government areas in the state has risen to 56.

The governor made the call on Saturday when he visited the scenes of attacks by suspected herdsmen in Ukum and Logo local government areas to ascertain the impact of the attacks.

Addressing journalists after the visit to the affected communities in the two local government areas, Alia condemned the violent attacks on the defenseless people and called for greater action from security agencies to nip these killings in the bud.

The governor used the visit to engage with community leaders and their people whom he assured of a better deal in addressing all forms of insecurity.

He also called for calm and urged the people to resist the will to resort to self-help

Security has also been beefed up in the Sankera axis where these attacks happened to restore confidence, while emergency services and relief items have been extended to the two local government areas.

In neighbouring Plateau State, also in the North Central geopolitical zone, over 100 people have been killed in the last two weeks when bloodthirsty marauders unleashed mayhem on communities in the Bokkos and Bassa local government areas of Plateau State.

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