Governor of Yobe State and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has said the major challenge in addressing the problems in the education sector in the state after years of insurgency and neglect is funding.
Buni stated this on Friday in a statement by his spokesman, Mamman Mohammed, while appreciating friends, colleagues and well-wishers for donating generously at yesterday’s launching of the Yobe State Education Trust Fund.
He argued that the donations will contribute to improve the standard of education and a prosperous future for the state, while assuring the judicious use of the resources for the intended purposes to advance education in the state.
“Your presence and generous donations have rekindled a new and stronger hope of brotherhood and unity.
“The moral and financial support received from friends, colleagues and well-wishers across the country gives us a sense of belonging.
“This act of kindness is a clear indication that the government and people of Yobe state were not left on their own to face their problems alone”, he said.
Gov. Buni, in the statement on behalf of government and people of Yobe State, commended the Chief Launcher, Alh. Dahiru Mangal; Chairman of the occasion Amb. Babagana Kingibe; the state Governors, the co-launchers, distinguished Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, royal fathers, friends and associates and, sons and daughters of the state for their show of solidarity.
