By Stellamaries Amuwa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, May have finally broken unwritten code, and consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has disclosed.
The Vice-President stated at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, His Highness Yohanna Sidi Kukah.
He said discussions are on-going on the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna state.
“With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna,” he said.
Shettima emphasised the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff as evidence of the President’s attention to the security needs of the region.
“Be rest assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he said.
The Vice President also commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state for his inclusive governance, stressing that “government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”
He said the federal government would work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in road infrastructure.
Southern Kaduna appears to be the most marginalised and suppressed part of Nigeria without any discernible federal or Kaduna state government presence.
Their woes got worse about nine years ago when series and continued attacks by sectarian elements converted the area the worst killing and kidnapping field in the country.
Also speaking, Bishop Mathew Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the family over the visit.
“I want to thank you on behalf of this family. Thank you for being with us. You can see the nature of the place in which we live. It took you around three and a half hours to get here.
“The road is largely broken. I know you will remain a friend of this Ikulu nation and a friend of this community. We are honoured to have you,” he said.
