Kaduna State Government has commended students in the state for choosing not to engage in any protests for peace and development of the state.
Governor Uba Sani stated this at the Students Development Summit with the themed Celebrating One Year of Excellence and Purposeful Leadership held in Kaduna.
Malam Sani called on the youths to maintain peace and order, emphasizing that, peaceful coexistence was essential for the state’s continued progress.
“We are committed to more training and retraining of teachers and ensuring that every child who needs to be in school is enrolled,”
He reiterated his administration commitment to significantly invest in the state’s tertiary institutions.
The Governor also highlighted the ongoing projects, including the construction of new classrooms and the rehabilitation of existing ones in primary and secondary schools, saying that, 15 percent of the state budget was allocated to skills development across educational institutions, positioning Kaduna as a leader in education.
Sani stressed that his administration was working tirelessly to address student scholarships and encouraged students to articulate their needs constructively.
Earlier, the SSA to Governor Sani on Student Matters, Halima Sani Bello highlighted the summit’s role in fostering meaningful dialogue and development among students, educators, and policymakers.
Halima Bello urged students to avoid being used for protests and to focus on their goals.
Also Speaking Former Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, advised the youth to express grievances through dialogue rather than unrest.
On his part, the Director General Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Dr Abubakar Gambo Umar emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence for societal progress.
Dr Abubakar Umar warned that, protests could lead to breakdown of law and order and urged youth to protect Kaduna, the capital of northern Nigeria.
COV/AMINU DALHATU
