BIRNIN KEBBI (Sundiata Scholar) – Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has donated 50 million to Command Girls’ Science Secondary School, Goru in Kebbi State, to bolster effective teaching and learning.
Idris announced the donation at the graduation ceremony of the school in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.
He explained that the gesture was necessary to assist the institution tackle its immediate problems and provide a more conducive environment for the students and teachers.
Idris informed the school authorities that his administration would offer a helping hand in the refurbishment of some of its structures.
“Education is the responsibility for all, not only the government. Parents will also have to contribute for the benefit of their children,” he said.
Idris lamented the small number of students studying in the school, promising to join hands with the 21 Sole Administrators of the state to sponsor about 60 students to enroll into it to shore up its population.
He also reiterated the commitment of his administration to improve the education sector of the state.
” My administration is giving free education as we have paid for NECO and WAEC, and paid N2 billion for the students studying in tertiary institutions.
” We have also paid N723 million for our foreign students in India, Egypt and Cyprus to offset their school fees.
” My administration has invested over N10 billion in the education sector within one year,” he said.
Earlier, the Commandant of the school, Maj B. Fatai, expressed gratitude for the physical presence of the governor at the graduation ceremony.
She also expressed optimism that the governor, among other requests of the school, would help to mobilise for more students from the 21 LGAs in order to increase its population.
Fatai also appealed to the governor to intervene in the structural repairs of the school to make learning more conducive to students
She called on the Commissioners and other government officials to continue to motivate and encourage the educational pursuits of students in the state.
While graduating the students, Fatai urged them to be good ambassadors and applauded them for their dedication, hard work, perseverance and commitment to excellence as well as willingness to take risks. (NAN)