Senator Lawan Commends Tinubu For Assenting To The Bill Establishing Federal University Of Agriculture in Borno

Senator Lawan commends Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing Federal university of Agricultural in Borno

By Madu Mohammed , Maiduguri

The Senator representing Borno Central at the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN has lauded president Bola Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) Bama, Borno State.

Senator Lawan who spoke in a telephone interview with Journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday immediately after plenary where the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio read out the assented bill also commiserated with Governor Babagana Zulum, 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 yesterday (Tuesday).

The Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship which is first of its kind in the history of Nigeria and Africa when established, 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.

The Newly university when fully, established will focused on agriculture and entrepreneurship, and will also address the country’s high unemployment rate and reliance on white-collar jobs by teaming youth..

While commending the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the senator Said” 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.”

“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. As a specialized tertiary institution, I have no doubt in my mind that the university will be a game changer in the country”. the lawmaker said.

While congratulating Governor Babagana Zulum and for the pivotal role he (Zulum) played in the process that led to the success story, said “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 ..”

Senator Lawan also praised Governor Zulum 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..

He also commended his colleagues for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university..

“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”, he said.

“My sincere appreciation goes to the Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their unflinching support”, he added.

“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”.

He said”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.

In another development, the Senator expressed shock over the Bomb explosion that involved members of CJTF when their operational vehicle stumbled on IED planted by terrorists along Marte-Dikw road.

“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”, he stated.

“May their gentle souls rest in Aljannat Firdaus and may Allah give their families the fortitude to bear the loss.
Amin”, He prayed.