Mohammed Bello Shehu, a member of House of Representatives says about N38 million has been expended for the settlement of tuition fees to over 512 students from his Constituency studying in different tertiary institutions in the country.
Shehu who represents Fagge Federal constituency disclosed this during an Interactive Session with newsmen held at the Press Centre, NUJ Kano on Thursday.
He said that the gesture was aimed at ensuring supporting the students to continue with their studies following the increase in registration fees by universities and other tertiary institutions.
Shehu said, “Among the beneficiaries of the gesture were students studying in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto; Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa state; and School of Hygiene, Kano, which has the highest number of beneficiaries among others.”
He said he also spent N22 million on the payment of NECO registration fees for indigent students from the constituency.
“I will continue to accord priority attention to the development of education and make sure it’s sustained as long as I remain at the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, ” he said.
According to him, plans have also been concluded to build a primary school at Rijjyar Lemo axis which does not have a single primary school over the years.
“Rijjyar Lemo does not have a single primary school. We take note of this; and I have already secured a location for the building of a modern primary school within the area.
“We have earmarked N50 million for the commencement of the project,” he said.
Taking cognisance of the fact that Fagge in Kano metropolis is known for tailoring business, the lawmaker said he had commenced sponsorship of cluster tailoring outfits within his constituency for major contracts.
He explained that arrangements have been concluded to register them with the Corporate Affairs Commission so that they could get contracts for sewing uniforms for schools, military and Para-military agencies.
“We are also lobbying for the sewing of NYSC and prison warders uniforms and other uniforms for our trained and empowered tailors in Fagge.
Shehu said his office is not keeping blind eyes on the issue of flooding and erosion that have continued to devastate some areas in Fagge Constituency.
“We have already commenced moves to access ecological funds from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to address the problem.
On his plans to the Sabon Gari residents, an enclave dominated by non-native, Bar. Shehu said he has come up with a budget to rehabilitate, at least, two roads within the Sabon Gari area to ensure smooth flow of traffic within the area.
