Governor Uba Sani has stated that his administration has removed one of the barriers to accessing tertiary education by reducing tuition fees in Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions by 50%.
The Governor noted that the reduction in tuition fees has paved the way for more students from humble backgrounds to earn university degrees with ease in Kaduna State.
Represented by his Principal Private Secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, the Governor made this known at the inauguration of the Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Kaduna State Students Union and a public lecture held on the university campus.
Governor Uba Sani thanked the students for presenting him with the Sword of Honour Award and for making the achievements of his administration the focal point of the public lecture.
He assured the students that, “Government will continue to support students and the youth generally to realise their ambitions. On your part, ensure that an atmosphere of peace prevails to allow government’s development programmes to run their full course.”
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The Governor also advised students not to allow agents of disunity and chaos to use them to destabilize their communities or derail them from their career goals.
He reminded the students and lecturers present that, “No meaningful development can be achieved in a state of chaos, disunity, and mutual mistrust.”
However, he added, “Going by your conduct during the period I have been at the helm of affairs in our state, you have proven to be reliable partners in progress, and I can count on you every step of the way.”
The Governor recalled that Kaduna State was once under siege due to insecurity in some local government areas, which had serious consequences on agricultural and business activities.
He noted that the security challenges have now been drastically reduced thanks to the combined efforts of security agencies, leading to safer highways, a return of people to their farms, and the reopening of local markets.
Governor Sani highlighted that the Birnin Gwari cattle market, which had been closed for over 10 years, has now been reopened, along with other markets in security-challenged areas in Giwa Local Government.
He further stated, “In the last 22 months, we have embarked on the construction of over 78 road projects covering 775 kilometers, many of which have already been completed most of them being rural link roads.”
He added that general hospitals are being remodeled, and 255 healthcare centers are being upgraded. Additionally, more schools are being built and existing ones refurbished to provide a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Explaining why Governor Sani was honored with the Sword of Honour Award, the students’ union praised his administration for reducing tuition fees and establishing new faculties at the university.
The union also commended his “decision to facilitate the CBN Intervention Project for the Faculty of Engineering at KASU, which is a testament to your vision of building a brighter future for the youth.”
“Furthermore, your directive to KASU management to allow all students to sit for examinations regardless of outstanding fees underscores your deep concern for the less privileged, ensuring that no student is left behind due to financial constraints,” the union added.
According to the union, Governor Uba Sani has truly redefined the concept of good governance by prioritising education, infrastructural development, and youth empowerment.