President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna.
Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
Shettima in a statement issued Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nwokocha gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
He said: “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. “
Speaking at the residence of the late traditional ruler, the Vice President emphasised the commitment of the Tinubu administration to the development of Southern Kaduna.
Shettima cited 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 stated.
Earlier, Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the family for the visit.
He noted: “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.”