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Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu has approved the proposal to establish a Federal University in Southern Kaduna.
Shettima announced the approval when he paid a condolence visit to Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
TheNewsZenith reports that the Kukah family lost a royal father, Yohanna Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The vice president also said the Federal Government is currently making arrangements to establish a federal medical centre in Kafanchan.
“With Sen. Sunday Katung and the members of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Tinubu.
“He (Tinubu) has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna,” TheNewsZenith quotes the VP as saying.
Shettima reiterated the commitment of President Tinubu’s administration to the development of Southern Kaduna.
He cited the appointment of Gen. 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 Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he added.
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VP also commended Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna for his inclusive governance approach.
Shettima said “the government is about linking all parts to have a sense of belonging”.
He assured that both the federal and Kaduna State governments would collaborate to extend development to Southern Kaduna.
Earlier, Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice-President on behalf of the family over the visit.
“I thank you on behalf of this family. Thank you for being with us.”
He spoke about the deplorable situation in the Southern Kaduna.
“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,” TheNewsZenith quoted Kuka as saying.
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