Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed deep concern over the significant number of out-of-school children in the state, currently estimated at 680,000.
He described the figure as alarming and unacceptable, urging all stakeholders to collaborate with the government to address this issue, including making meaningful progress in the fight against insecurity, illiteracy and building a better future.
Governor Sani made these remarks during a meeting with senior citizens and elders from Kaduna State on Tuesday.
He said that his administration has embarked on the construction of over sixty-two new secondary schools through a $28 million Kuwait fund to address the classroom deficit in Kaduna State.
Governor Sani also highlighted the current challenges of insecurity in the state and the urgent need for all hands to be on deck.
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While commending the governor for his open-door policy, the elders resolved to collaborate with the government on policy, security, development and other pertinent matters concerning the state.
The meeting which was held at the Executive Council Chamber of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, the state capital had in attendance senior citizens and elders from the state led by a former military governor of Rivers State, Retired General Zamani Lekwot and a former Head of Service in Kaduna State, Abubakar Mustapha.