Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has presented N50 million to Command Girls’ Science Secondary School in Goru, Kebbi State.
Dr. Idris announced the donation during the school’s graduation ceremony on Saturday. He explained that the gesture was vital to help the school address its immediate issues and set the path for productive learning in a welcoming atmosphere for both students and faculty.
Following an assessment of the school’s infrastructure, the Governor informed the authorities that his administration would assist with the refurbishment of several structures.
The Governor made it clear that educational issues were a shared responsibility, not just the government’s.
According to him, “Education is the responsibility for all, not only the Government. Parents will also have to contribute for the benefit of their children and wards.”
Dr. Idris saw the small number of students studying at the institution and promised to work with the state’s 21 Sole Administrators to sponsor around 60 students to enrol to increase the intake.
The governor emphasised his administration’s commitment to strengthening Kebbi’s education system.
“My administration is giving free education. We have paid for NECO and WAEC, paid N2 billion for students studying in tertiary institutions, [and] paid N723 million for our foreign students in India, Egypt and Cyprus to offset their school fees.
“My administration has invested over 10 billion naira in the education sector within one year,” he averred.
The school’s Commandant, Major B. Fatai, expressed gratitude for Governor Idris’ presence at the graduation ceremony, expecting that the governor, among other requests from the school, would assist in mobilising for additional admissions from the 21 LGAs to increase the student population.