Tambuwal Reiterates Commitment To Education Dev't

 ...Reads Riot Act To Owners Of Illegal Structures Around Nagarta College

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has again reiterated his administration's commitment towards the sustained prioritization of the development of the education sector in the state.

This is as he called on owners of illegal and makeshift structures built around the 100-year- old Nagarta College, Sokoto, to evacuate the area or face forcible eviction.


The governor stated these when he received leadership of Nagarta Old Boy's Association (NOBA) held at the Council Chamber of Government House, Sokoto.


He said his administration is doing its best considering the enormous challenges it inherited which necessitated the declaration of emergency to roll back the decay of infrastructure, deficiency of learning materials, inadequate teaching and  supporting staff among others.


He explained the Sultan Sa'ad-led committee saddled with the responsibility of achieving the government's blueprint advised the government on how to confront the  problems in order to ensure quality in education as well as student enrolment and retention in school.

Against this backdrop, he said resonable improvement has been made in the sector, emphasizing that ''what we can give to our children is both moral training and education- Islamic and Western.''


He commended NOBA Alumni for what they are doing in the school, adding that, old boys are key and critical stakeholders in the continued  management of their institutions.


Noting that the college has produced some of the best people in the country, the governor said: ''We must strive to restore its past glory.'' threatened by the erection of illegal structures around it.


According to him, the state government has since given notice to the owners of the illegal structures and pledged to compensate them by relocating them to a suitable place where they will do their business, comfortably.


''We will pay you compensation where this is deserved, pull down the structures and then claim our schools,'' the Governor said, adding that defaulters with makeshift structures will be given passionate consideration.


To this end, he said the state government, through its investment company, is going to establish a new market and shopping complex around Tashar Kura, in the outskirts of the metropolis, so that those at Kasuwar Kanawa, inside the state capital, can move there.




In his address, the national chairman of the alumni association, Alhaji Sani Musa, while expressing appreciation to the governor for taking bold steps to salvage the image of the college, said the association will collaborate with it in its effort towards developing the education sector.


In his remarks, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Ismaila Muhammadu Mera, also commended the government for its giant stride in moving education forward.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education Remains a Top Priority of Our Policy Thrust: Gov. Fubara

Image
The Rivers State Government says it will continue to place education as one of the top most priorities of its policy thrust. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, said although the University of Port Harcourt is a Federal University the State Government would continue to support and collaborate with it to place it in a path that  would be the envy of other institutions. “We shall support you because whenever we add value to this institution, you add double value to whatever we have placed before you and we shall continue to ensure that you are given a place of high distinction and excellence”, the Governor stressed. Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration was desirous to create the enabling environment to ensure Rivers State remains a preferred destination to achieve quality education in the count...
Read more

Governor Mutfwang Crowns New Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit

Image
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has performed the coronation of the New Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit. The ceremony is coming nine years after the demise of the late Ngolong Ngas, Nde Joshua Dimlong. Governor Mutfwang, who performed the presentation of staff of office and certificate to the New Ngolong Ngas at the Pankshin Township Stadium, praised the Ngas Nation for a rancor-free selection process of the new Ngolong Ngas. He warned mischief makers against needless court actions that are capable of delaying or frustrating the selection and installation of traditional rulers in the state. He also implored citizens to alway accept the will of God in all circumstances. "I congratulate the Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit, on his ascension to the throne of his ancestors. His selection by the kingmakers, through a peaceful and rancor-free atmosphere, is worthy of emulation by other ethnic groups in the state." the Governor stated. "Let me s...
Read more

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF AN ENLARGED MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image
The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows: 1. The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. 2. The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state. 3. Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory...
Read more