Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has described investment in the education sector as a lifelong achievement.
The Governor made this assertion at the 40th anniversary of Mustapha Comprehensive School, Kontagora which coincided with the 79th birthday of his father and founder of the school, Col. Sani Bello (Rtrd).
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, the governor appreciated the efforts of his father for investing heavily in education, a gesture he noted is worthy of emulation.
Governor Sani Bello acknowledged that the school has produced very important personalities that have excelled in their chosen careers.
He assured parents and all Nigerlites of the sustainability of the school as the founder has put a robust system that will guarantee it’s survival.
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The Governor congratulated his father on his 79th birthday and thanked all those that identify with the family.
In his remarks, the Founder, Col. Sani Bello announced the donation of 3 million naira each to some teachers who served at his private school for the last thirty years.
Col. Sani Bello also promised to present special awards to other teachers and a female cleaner Aisha Abdullahi for their commitments, pointing out that the donation was part of measures to encourage hard work and dedication.
He said the school, established with only two classrooms, can now boast of many block of classrooms.
The Founder stated that as part of ways to ensure continuity in running the school, he has already mentored one of his children to manage the affairs of the school.
The Chairman of the occasion and Emir of Yauri Professor Mohammed Zayyanu Abdullahi described education as vital for every meaningful development.
He used the forum to advocate the improvement of nomadic education in the country.
Presenting the 2020 /2021 graduating students, the Principal of the school, Mr Amoah Charles Mensah said the school has produced excellent students in NECO and WAEC examinations.
Mr Mensah said the management is determined to reposition the school for the challenges ahead through E-learning programme and the provision of language laboratory.
The President, Mustapha Comprehensive School, Alhaji Usman Sani Bello said the School would continue to provide conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning as the school embarked on massive infrastructural development.
Other speakers such as the Niger State Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Hannatu Jubrin said Government would sustain public private Partnership to revamp the education sector.
Some of the dignitaries that attended the event included members of the state Assembly, members of the state executive council, Chief of Staff to the Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe and the Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Mohammed Barau Mua’zu II.
Highlights of the occasion was the cutting of anniversary cake, launching of school magazine, presentation of awards to best students and commissioning of two storey building of classrooms.
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