… Pledges Ensure Every Child Access Quality Learning Environment.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has pledged to continue investing in education to ensure every child has access to quality learning in a conducive environment.
General Musa made this statement while presiding over the 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee of Yahaya Abdulkarim Model Primary School, Dorowa Road, Sokoto, where he was a student.
“We must continue to invest in education, ensuring that every child has access to quality learning in a conducive environment.
The future and prospects of our country are deeply intertwined with the education of our youths,” General Musa emphasized.
He attributed his decision to renovate his former school to the knowledge, discipline, and good character instilled in him by the school.
General Musa also appreciated the opportunity for old students to reunite and celebrate their teachers.
“The school has played a fundamental role in shaping the lives of many, including myself.
It is indeed an honor to be here with my fellow alumni and well-wishers as we reflect on our journey and the remarkable legacy of this great school.”
The General also described education as the bedrock on which the future of any country is built.
He pledged his support for the continued growth and development of Yahaya Abdulkareem Model Primary School.
The Chief of Defence Staff was presented with an award by the Old Boys Association of the school in recognition of his enormous contributions to the school’s development.
Teachers and other individuals were also awarded for their contributions.
In his remarks, Governor Ahmed Aliyu expressed gratitude to General Musa for renovating his alma mater.
He appealed to those in high positions and the wealthy to emulate General Musa’s gesture.
The governor disclosed that over 142 classes, 208 VIP toilets, school fencing, and boreholes were renovated in different parts of the state.
The effort aimed to provide a conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Malam Yahaya Abdulkarim, expressed delight at the support provided to the school by General Musa.
He advised the state government to remain committed to developing education, especially at the basic level.
