Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has assured that the individuals of Kano and the northern area will stand firmly behind President Bola Tinubu in 2027, describing him as a pacesetter who has proven real love and help for the North.
He gave the reassurance on Monday, October 6, throughout his annual undergraduate scholarship programme held on the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano.
The occasion attracted high dignitaries together with the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, Kano APC Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Kadage, and ASUU Chairman, Ado Abdullahi.
The audio system recommended Tinubu’s dedication to training and growth in Kano and the area.
Barau, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the President for approving the improve of the previous Federal College of Education to a full-fledged college after almost a decade of lobbying.
“I would like to thank Mr President, the president of our country, the president that we are all proud of, the president who loves Kano, who loves Northern Nigeria, and who loves Nigeria.
“He graciously approved our long-standing request to upgrade this institution to a university, and for that, we remain deeply grateful,” he stated.
According to him, the President’s resolution mirrored his deep concern for the way forward for younger Nigerians and his perception within the energy of training to drive nationwide development.
Barau continued, “We have never asked or canvassed for anything from Mr President, and he said no. Why shouldn’t we love Mr President? We have to reciprocate, and we are waiting for the time to do that, come 2027.”
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He additional famous that training stays the inspiration of nationwide progress, including that human capital, fairly than pure assets, stays the world’s most beneficial asset.
The lawmaker additionally praised President Tinubu for renaming the establishment after the late Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule, describing the transfer as an honour to one in every of Kano’s best sons.
“It was painful when the present administration in Kano annulled the decision by the former administration of Dr Ganduje to name a state-owned institution after Alhaji Maitama Sule.
“When I presented a request to President Tinubu to name this institution after our elder statesman, he immediately approved it. This is how he continues to demonstrate love and respect for Kano and our heroes,” he added
He described Tinubu because the “grandfather” of the establishment and himself as its “father,” pledging steady help for the college’s growth.
As a part of his dedication to training, Barau introduced scholarships for 1,000 college students from Kano North Senatorial District and promised to increase the gesture throughout the state.
“I urge all students to remain focused on their studies. Education is the bedrock of every society. If I, as a grandfather and a PhD student, can continue to pursue learning, then there is no reason for any young person to relent,” he stated.
Kano APC Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, additionally applauded the President for the establishment’s conversion and renaming, whereas Minister Yusuf Ata recommended his interventions within the state and the broader North.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Kadage, hailed Senator Barau for his “visionary leadership and unwavering support,” noting that the college’s creation adopted a invoice he sponsored on the National Assembly.
