By Ibrahim Salisu Hina
The North-East Development Commission Gombe office, has constructed a one block of three classrooms and donated some other essential items including chairs, school bags, writing materials, to Jauro Abare Primary school in Gombe Local Government Area of the state.
This was part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to give back to the community and support education to cushion the high rate of out-of-school children not only in the area but the entire state.
According to the acting state Coordinator of the commission, Rufa’i Lawan Baba, the commission recognises the importance of providing students with the necessary tools and resources so as to enable them succeed in their academic endeavours.
He said the commission noted that the population of the students has increased hence, the need to provide more block of classrooms and other necessary materials to enable the school as well as the students to have smooth learning activities.
He, therefore, called on the parents to ensure that the kids were sent to school regularly to enable them fulfill their dream for a better future.
In her remarks, the secretary Gombe state basics education board (SUBEB) Hajiya Yawoji Ahmed Bala, said the Commission’s donation is a shining example of the power of community support and collaboration in fostering, nurturing and enriching educational environment.
She further appreciated the NEDC for the kind gesture as well as supporting Gombe State Government towards the declaration of state of emergency on education recently by governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya-led administration.
Also speaking at the event, the Headmaster of Jauro Abare Primary school, Malam Umar Usman, expressed his gratitude to the NEDC for its generosity and commitment to supporting education in the community, saying the donation will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the students’ learning experience and academic success.
Alhaji Abdulmalik Umar, a resident of London Mai Dorowa, who spoked on behalf of the parents expressed his happiness to the NEDC, and called on other wealthy individual to emulate them in supporting education to greater heights.
Muhammad Auwal Hussaini and Ummusalma Hussaini Muhammad, who spoke on behalf of the students, expressed their gratitude to the North-East Development Commission for the kind gesture.
