Bomba Dauda
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the 21.95-kilometer Madauchi to Kafanchan road held at Tsoriyang, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the State on Wednesday, Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State explained why he is supporting Sen. Sunday Marshall Katung for the establishment of Federal University Manchok, in Southern Senatorial District.
According to Uba, ever since Senator Katung briefed him concerning his efforts for the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Manchok, they supported him wholeheartedly because he also wanted to see the establishment of such a University in the region.
The governor who expressed his readiness to work with lawmakers in Kaduna State said, as a member of the 9th Assembly, that he understands the benefits of working in harmony with lawmakers from his state.
“Let me call on the lawmakers from Kaduna State, both at the National and the State Assembly, to join hands and cooperate on ways to develop and move Kaduna State forward.
“I was once a lawmaker in the Senate, and I witnessed the dedication of our lawmakers, both in the Senate and the House of Representatives, including those in the State Assembly.
“I want to assure you that I want to see the establishment of the Federal University in Southern Kaduna.
“In fact, I am one of the people interested in seeing the University established in this zone. This is why, when Senator Sunday Marshall Katung made the move for the establishment of Federal University of Applied Sciences, we supported him wholeheartedly because we also want to see the establishment of such a University in Southern Kaduna.
“If the university is established, it’s our youth that will benefit, not only from Southern Kaduna but across the state.
“Therefore, I am extending my appreciation to Senator Katung and other lawmakers in the House of Representatives who are really trying.
“In fact, I can tell you that I don’t think there are lawmakers as dedicated as those from Kaduna State. Therefore, there is a need to support them,” Uba Sani said.
For the benefit of hindsight, Sen. Katung sponsored a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Manchok, which has passed through public hearing and is waiting for third reading and subsequent passage.
