Lawmaker representing Borno Central at the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The lawmaker representing Borno Central at the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Lawan, SAN has commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) Bama, Borno State.
Senator Lawan spoke in a telephone conversation with journalists soon after plenary on Wednesday, where the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio read out the assented bill.
NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the University, a pioneering institution in Nigeria and Africa, will provide essential agricultural and entrepreneurial skills to students from Borno, Nigeria, and neighboring countries, including Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. By focusing on agriculture and entrepreneurship, the university aims to tackle the country’s high unemployment rate and dependence on white-collar jobs, thereby empowering the youth.
The senator expressed gratitude to Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their support. He further thank his colleagues for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.
He equally congratulated Governor Babagana Zulum and commended him for the pivotal role he (Zulum) played in the process that led to the success story .
The lawmaker also commiserated with the governor, service commanders, the leadership of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and the bereaved families of the gallant heroes that paid the supreme sacrifices as a result of bomb explosion along Marte- Dikwa road on Tuesday.
The Borno Central Senator further commended Governor Zulum for his determination and support in efforts to end the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks, particularly noting the Governor’s commitment to visiting the frontline for nearly a week to oversee the recapture of Marte Local Government Area and other communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa, and elsewhere that had fallen under Boko Haram control.
His words: I am very excited to see the establishment of FUAE Bama came to fruition today.
“Let me commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing this unique University.
“The University is first of its kind in the history of Nigeria, as it would provide the needed agricultural and entrepreneurial skills not only to Borno and Nigerian students, but to other neighbouring Republic of Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
” My sincere appreciation goes to the Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their unflinching support.
“Let me also congratulate our Governor, His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and commend him for the pivotal role he played in the process that led to the success story .
“Likewise, my praises goes to His Excellency the Governor for his doggedness and support towards ending the renewed Boko Haram attacks, especially for sparing his time by spending almost a week at the frontline in reclaiming Marte local government area that came under Boko Haram capture, and other communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa among other council areas visited.
“This attendant risk taken by governor Zulum is a testament of true and selfless leadership. As the Chief Security Officer of the State, he had demonstrated a high sense of responsibility. More so, the timely visit to the President and Commander In -Chief of the Armed Forces on the security situation in Borno is highly commendable and will definitely yield the desired result”.
“All my colleagues at the National Assembly also deserve same commendation for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.
“As a specialized tertiary institution, I have no doubt in my mind that the university will be a game changer in the country.
” I wish to reiterate my loyalty and commitment to the APC- led Federal Government, the Government and good people of Borno State particularly my constituents of Borno Central Senatorial District.
“Let me assure you once again that i will continue to complement the good works of His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum by bringing more federal government projects to the state”. Lawan stated.
“On a sad note , i wish to commiserate with our Governor, Professor Zulum, Service Commanders, the leadership of the CJTF and the bereaved families of the gallant heroes that paid the supreme sacrifices as a result of IED Explosion yesterday.
“May their gentle souls rest in Aljanna Firdaus and may Allah give their families the fortitude to bear the loss. Amin”. He prayed.
