The Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. The Honourable Yusuf Dahiru Liman has released ₦100 million to support education and vulnerable individuals in his area.
Out of this, ₦40 million will pay NECO examination fees for 1,000 secondary school students in Kaduna South Local Government Area.
The remaining ₦60 million will be shared as Eid relief to party members and needy residents of Makera and Kaduna South. Liman, representing Makera Constituency, stated that the NECO Scholarship Initiative began in 2016 with 100 students but now supports 1,000 students.
He reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the programme beyond his tenure as Speaker, describing education as the most effective tool for youth empowerment.
“I have spent eight years in the House of Assembly and never received ₦8 million at once,” he said. “At one point, I was suspended and even suffered spinal paralysis. Only Governor Uba Sani came to my rescue.”
The Speaker lauded the governor’s performance over the last two years, stating that it surpassed that of the previous administration from 2015 to 2023.
“Governor Uba Sani has stayed focused on project delivery without distractions. He has not borrowed a kobo but is financing development from personal resources. I am confident he will complete all abandoned projects inherited from the last administration,” Liman said.
He encouraged more girls to apply for the following scholarship cycle and pledged to sponsor students interested in taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). He also disclosed that resit fees have already been paid for over 500 students who failed their previous NECO examinations.
In his remarks, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Malam Sani Liman Kila, hailed the Speaker’s intervention as a significant boost to human capital development, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to security, education, and social infrastructure.
“Before now, many routes such as Birnin Gwari were considered dangerous, but they are now safe to travel under this administration,” he said.
The scholarship beneficiaries were drawn from seven public secondary schools: ASD Makera, GSS Makera, GDSS Barnawa, GDSS Kakuri, GDSS Maimuna Gwarzo, and GDSS Television, with their principals present at the event.
Also speaking, the APC Chairman of Kaduna South, Hon. Yakubu Ibrahim Soso, commended the Speaker for giving back to his community, describing the educational support as an investment in future leadership.
A member of the Ulama Council, Mallam Ibrahim Mahe, emphasised the role of education in curbing social vices and driving development. He urged the beneficiaries to excel in their academic pursuits and make the most of the opportunity.
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