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KEBBI GOV. NASIR IDRIS RECEIVES REPS TETFUND INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE, DECRIES ABANDONMENT OF PROJECTS IN SCHOOLS IN HIS STATE

The governor of Kebbi state, Mohammed Nasir Idris, has received the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the alleged abuse of 2.3 trillion naira generated as tertiary education tax by TETFUND, in his state.

Welcoming the delegation at the Kebbi state Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Governor Idris promised the committee the needed support for it to carry out its national assignment in the state.

The Kebbi state governor, represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, appealed to the committee to do a thorough job and make recommendations that will help revive the ailing state of infrastructure in tertiary education in his state and the country.

In his words, “We’re happy that you came to see the extent of work done in our state. Unfortunately, some projects in these schools have been abandoned over the years, and your coming will help unravel the issue behind the abandonment of these projects.”

“Some time ago, we had to compile the list of all abandoned projects in our institutions to send to TETFUND and the Minister of Education, though that didn’t see the light of day.”

“So we hope that when you see the projects, you’ll be able to recommend that some of the contracts be cancelled and reawarded where necessary, so they can be completed and put to good use.”

In his remark, leader of the delegation and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep Unyime Idem, expressed gratitude to the state governor for the warm reception accorded the team and assured him that the committee will do justice to its assignment in the state.

According to Idem “the House considers education as very paramount in the affrairs of this country and nothing can be achieved without education.”

Therefore government takes it as priority to send funds to institutions across the country, but the question is how well are the funds managed? That’s why we’re here.

We’ve received petitions that the funds have been abused for over 10 years. That’s why the House of Representatives has sent us to come to Kebbi state and look at about six schools that are benefitting from this funds.

We promise to be very transparent and thorough in our job. We’ll also look at the challenges facing these schools with a view to making recommendations for them to be addressed.”

We also want to assure you that transparency will be guaranteed in these institutions as we carry out our job and this will help boost education in the country,” Idem concluded.

Institutions visited in Kebbi state were Kebbi State University of science & Technology, Federal University Birnin Kudu, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari and Adamu Augie College of Education, Arhungu.