Do you still remember Kuriga School in Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna State, where over 200 pupils and Students were kidnapped last year by bandits?
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has returned to the school on a visit to see for himself the level of progress of work after he gave approval for improvement on the school structure and security around the school where he expressed delight with what he saw.
Gov Sani who obviously was happy, noted the significant progress made in the school’s infrastructure and the positive impact on the students’ learning environment.
“I am very happy today, as you can see how excited the children are to see me”.he said
Krestnews reports that the school has been restructured, remodeled, and furnished, which has greatly enhanced their academic environment.
The governor also highlighted the feedback he received from the teachers, noting their high spirits and satisfaction with the improvements.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, stating, “The people of Kuriga have been peaceful, and as I promised, we are remodeling not only Kuriga Primary School but also about 600 other schools across the state.
Gov. Sani emphasized the success of the state’s Safe School Initiative, revealing that over 200 schools have been remodeled, rebuilt, and fenced to ensure a secure learning environment for students.
“Education is a top priority for our government because it is a great equalizer. We must provide quality education to the children of the poor so they can compete and excel as they progress in life,” he added.
Sani expressed satisfaction with the improved security situation in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area.
He praised the efforts of security agencies and the cooperation of community members in achieving this level of peace.
“Last year, we faced numerous challenges, with daily kidnappings and banditry between Kaduna, Kuriga, and Birnin-Gwari.
Today, I must commend the security agencies and the community members for their collaboration, which has brought peace to the area,” he said.