President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said.
The establishment of the federal university marks a significant step towards addressing educational and developmental needs in the area.
Shettima also announced that discussions were ongoing to establish a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) at Kafanchan in Kaduna State.
The Vice President spoke at the weekend during his condolence visit to the Kukah family in Ikulu Kingdom, Kamuru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
A statement on Monday in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, quoted the Vice President as saying: “With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna.”
Speaking at the residence of the late traditional ruler, the Vice President emphasised the commitment of President Tinubu’s administration to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as evidence of the President’s attention to the security needs of the area.
Rest assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he said.
Shettima hailed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for ensuring inclusive governance approach in the administration of the state.
He said: “Government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”