The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given approval for the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Stanley Nwokocha, the Spokesperson of the Vice president of Nigeria, Kasim Shettima.
Shettima had paid a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
He said discussions were ongoing to create the 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,” Shettima said.
He emphasised the commitment of Tinubu’s 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 stated.
Shettima also commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his inclusive governance approach, stating that “government is about linking all parts to have a sense of belonging.”
He assured the Federal Government would work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in road infrastructure.
Earlier, Bishop Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the family over the visit, saying, “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 added.
Kaduna state currently has four federal tertiary institutions including Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna; Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna; and Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State.
