The Darazo community in Bauchi State has constructed and donated two primary schools in honour of former Chief of Staff to former President Muhammadu Buhari, late Malam Abba Kyari, and renowned educationist, late Alhaji Baba Baraya.
The schools, located on Gabchiyari Road and Kawada new layout in Darazo local government area, were formally commissioned and handed over to the Provost, College of Education, Darazo on Sunday.
Alhaji Usman Ya’u, who spoke on behalf of the donors, said that the schools are intended for the less privileged in the community.
He praised the exemplary lives of Abba Kyari and Alhaji Baba Baraya, whose contributions to the development of Darazo and the entire society inspired the decision to build the schools.
Usman Ya’u described Abba Kyari as “honest, humble, and simple, who encouraged youths to further their education and acquire knowledge of Western and Islamic education.”
According to him, “Abba Kyari was a great leader who left an indelible mark on our community. He was a strong advocate for education and encouraged our youth to pursue their academic dreams. We are proud to immortalize his memory with this school.”
He also praised Alhaji Baba Baraya as a committed educationist who spent decades serving his community and Bauchi State in various capacities.
“Alhaji Baba Baraya was a true servant of the people. He spent his life serving our community and promoting education. We are honoured to remember him with this school,” he said
According to him, Malam Ya’u Shehu Darazo, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political and Intergovernmental Affairs, donated a total of N4 million to support the establishment of the two primary schools.
“The donation, which amounts to N2 million per school, serves as a take-off fund for the institutions,” Ya ‘u said
Aisha Abba Kyari, daughter of the late Malam Abba Kyari, and Amb. Lawan Bappa, son of the late Alhaji Baba Baraya, appreciated the community for immortalizing their father’s memories.
“We are grateful to the Darazo community for this kind gesture. My father was a man of great integrity and humility, and we are proud to see his memory honoured in this way,” Aisha Abba Kyari said.
Lawan Bappa also expressed his gratitude to the community, saying, “We are deeply touched by this gesture.
“My father was a dedicated educationist who spent his life serving our community, and we are honoured to see his memory remembered in this way,” e said
The Provost of the College of Education, Malami Yakubu, said the establishment of the two primary schools is a milestone in providing education in the community.
The schools will commence with 180 pupils, 90 in each school, and Yakubu encouraged parents to enroll their children, emphasizing the importance of education for the community’s development.
He stressed, “We are proud to receive these schools and pledge to make them centers of excellence in education. We urge parents to take advantage of this opportunity and enroll their children in these schools.”
“The event was seen as a significant milestone in the development of education in the Darazo community. He said
The commissioning of the schools was attended by dignitaries from across the state, including traditional rulers, politicians, and educationists.
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