Kaduna Students Pledge To Uba Sani They Will Not Engage In Protests

Kaduna Students Pledge To Uba Sani They Will Not Engage In Protests

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has confirmed that students in the state have pledged not to participate in the forthcoming nationwide protest. This commitment was made during the Students’ Development Summit, where he served as Special Guest of Honour. The event, organized by his Senior Special Assistant on Student Affairs, was themed “Student-Centric Governance: Celebrating 365 Days of Senator Uba Sani’s Impactful Leadership…….. CONTINUE READING

At the summit, various speakers commended the governor’s administration for its efforts to enhance education and revitalize rural areas in Kaduna. Governor Sani showcased his administration’s accomplishments, such as allocating 25% of the state budget to education, reducing tuition fees for state tertiary institutions, constructing 62 new schools, and improving the scholarship board to better serve deserving students. He also reflected on his previous role as Northern Coordinator of the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Scheme, which supported 200 promising yet underprivileged students in Northern Nigeria.

Governor Sani reassured students of President Tinubu’s dedication to bettering the lives of Nigerians, particularly the youth. He encouraged students to avoid any actions that might disrupt peace in Kaduna, and they responded by committing to engage in constructive dialogue rather than participating in protests.

Additionally, Governor Sani tasked his Senior Special Assistant on Student Matters, Amina Sani Bello, with creating a plan to address student concerns and ensure sustained engagement. He reiterated that education is a top priority for his administration, viewing it as a key investment in combating poverty and insecurity.

The governor also called on the elite, politicians, and business leaders to move beyond mere criticism and take concrete steps to tackle regional challenges.