President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna.
Stanley Nkwocha, the spokesperson of Vice President Kashim Shettima, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Nkwocha stated that Shettima made this known when he paid a condolence visit to Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
The Kukah family lost Yohanna Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The vice president also revealed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
“With Senator Katung and members of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna,” he said.
Shettima emphasised the commitment of the president to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of Gen. Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff as evidence of attention to the security needs of the region.
“Rest assured that President Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” the vice president stated.
Shettima also commended Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani “for his inclusive governance approach, as government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”
He said that the federal government would work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in road infrastructure.
Speaking, Kukah expressed gratitude to Shettima on behalf of the family over the vice president’s 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 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.”
