Dr. Joseph Kigbu, newly appointed Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC) representing Nasarawa State, has donated a classroom block worth N55 million to the Barraki Abdullahi (BAD) community of Lafia Local Government Area.
Kigbu stated this on Friday in the Barraki Abdullahi community of Lafia while handing over the project in the Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) Primary School to government officials.
Kigbu, who represented Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency between 2011-2015, said that the donation was meant to give back to the community that made him what he has become in the society today.
Kigbu was among the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu recently to fill the vacancies but is yet to officially resume office.
“The structure consists of 3 classrooms, an office, solar system with fans and connected with electricity.
“This is the school I completed from, and since God has left us, we must support the school and make it more conducive for learning.
“Students in our villages did not need to go to schools in cities before they used electricity for teaching and learning,” he added.
Kigbu further explained that he has served humanity throughout his life, both in and out of public office.
“Even before I was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, I had a medical forum that offered free medical treatments to indigent people across the state.
“When in public office, there was no part of my constituency that I had not made a mark in terms of projects and empowerment.
“I gave them quality representation, and the free medical treatments are still going on in the state and other parts of the country,” he added.
Kigbu further noted that he had completed the building of the multi-billion naira hospital for the poor in Azuba, Lafia.
He added that the hospital, equipped with the state of the art equipment, would begin operation in September 2025.
“The hospital is for the poor, and services will be free of charge by the grace of God,” Kigbu added.
He also used the opportunity to appreciate the president and Gov. Abdullahi Sule for his recent appointment as a federal commissioner to represent the state in NPC.
He further declared his intention to join the 2027 governorship race in the state.
Taking over the project, Gov. Abdullahi Sule represented by Mohammed Sani-Bala, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, expressed gratitude to the philanthropy for the donation.
He described the project as special and said that the would go a long way to complete the effort of the government toward providing quality education in the state.
Similarly, Dr Aliyu Bello, Nasarawa State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) said he is happy to associate with the donor on his philanthropic efforts.
The APC Chairman also congratulated Kigbu on his new appointment and called on other leaders to emulate him and give back to their communities. (www.krestnews.com).