The Senator representing Borno Central at the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) Bama, Borno state.
This was as the Borno Central Senator on a sad note 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 Tuesday.
Lawan Spoke in a telephone conversation with journalists soon after plenary on Wednesday, where the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio read out the assented bill.
The university which would be the first of its kind in the history of Nigeria and Africa when established, will 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 specialised university focusing on agriculture and entrepreneurship, it will also address the country’s high unemployment rate and reliance on white-collar jobs by teaming youth.
The senator expressed gratitude to Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their support.
He equally congratulated Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and commended him for the pivotal role he (Zulum) played in the process that led to the success story.
The Borno Central senator further 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.
The senator also thanked his colleagues for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.
His words: “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.
“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.
“My sincere appreciation goes to the Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their unflinching support.
“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”.