Tinubu Endorses Federal University Establishment In Southern Kaduna

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

After decades of neglect by previous administrations, federal government of Nigeria has endorsed the establishment of Federal university in Southern part of Kaduna state, popularly recognized as Southern Kaduna.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has already reportedly consented to a proposal to establish the federal university in Southern Kaduna area, according to revelation by the vice President Kashim Shettima.

The Vice President disclosed this at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom, a family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, His Highness Yohanna Sidi Kukah.

He said discussions are also ongoing on the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna state.

“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,” he said.

The Vice President emphasised the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff as evidence of the President’s attention to the security needs of the region.

“Be rest assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he said.

The Vice President also commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state for his inclusive governance, stressing that “government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging”.

He said the federal government would work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in area of road infrastructure.

Also speaking, Bishop Mathew Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the family over the visit.

“I want to thank you on behalf of this family. Thank you for being with us. You can see the nature of the place in which we live. It took you around three and a half hours to get here.

“The road is largely broken. I know you will remain a friend of this Ikulu nation and a friend of this community. We are honoured to have you,” he said.