MIKAIL IBRAHIM FAGACI The Anguwan Magajiya Development Association has launched refresher classes and a skills acquisition progr...
MIKAIL IBRAHIM FAGACI
The Anguwan Magajiya Development Association has launched refresher classes and a skills acquisition programme aimed at improving education and empowering youths in the community. The event was held at Government Secondary School, Magajiya Kayaba, Zaria City, where some distinguished sons and daughters of the community were also honoured for their contributions to development.
Representing the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Mallam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, the Marafan Yamman Zazzau expressed appreciation to the Association for introducing the programme, describing it as an initiative capable of creating more empowerment opportunities for youths.
He called on other communities to emulate the gesture and urged wealthy individuals to support programmes that promote education and skills development.
Presenting a paper titled “Elites’ Responsibilities in the North,” Professor Idris Bugaje said the responsibilities of elites cover security and good governance. He called on politicians, professors, clerics and traditional rulers to contribute their quota towards tackling insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, while also stressing the importance of economic development, education and human capital development.
Professor Bugaje further highlighted religious and cultural leadership, as well as the challenges and criticisms facing elites in Northern Nigeria. He urged them to use their positions, knowledge and resources to contribute meaningfully to the development and stability of the region
In separate remarks, Fagachin Zazzau Alhaji Abbas Muhammad and former Chief of Staff and Commissioner of Finance in the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Alhaji Bashir Saidu, emphasised the importance of education and moral values among the younger generation. They also appealed to the Kaduna State Government to give greater priority to the education sector.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of Anguwan Magajiya and former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honourable Usman Hadi, said the Association established the programme to improve the educational standards of younger people. He explained that the refresher classes are complemented by skills acquisition training, which will enable participants to gain knowledge and practical skills in various areas, while commending Professor Idris Bugaje for his presentation.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Abbas Tajuddeen Iyan Zazzau, represented by Wali Haliru Sambo Bamalli, and Dr Hafsat Hamza Baba, expressed appreciation for the honour and pledged their commitment to supporting the initiative.
The event was attended by a representative of the State Assembly Member, Honourable Samaila Bola EGE, and a representative of the Chairman of Zaria Local Government, Engineer Ahmad Jamilu Jaga, represented by Ishaq Gala
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