Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has reiterated the commitment of his government to providing free, quality education and encouragec parents and guardians to enroll their children in public schools to benefit from the system.
Fintiri gave the advice during inauguration of scholarship scheme for 40 students admitted into federal government colleges and empowerment project for 360 elders, youths and women sponsored by Song local government area
He said the government had taken off the shoulder of parents the responsibility of payment of NECO and WAEC fees fot the to acquire formal education.
Governor Fintiri who was represented by Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta, said children, especially girls, should be allowed to complete school before getting married.
“Government is determined to ensure that no child in Adamawa state is deprived of education at all levels.
The state has made significant improvements in public schools, in the area of equipment, construction of classrooms, laboratories books, free mobilities
and free feeding to make teaching and learning easier,” the governor said,
In his remarks, the chairman of the council, Idris Yahaya, called on parents to register their children at nearby public schools and to actively monitor their children’s academic and moral development.
Yahaya, promised to continue supporting education through expansion of educational initiative of the council.
Ardo Sani Mohammadu, Fulani leader of Dauchi village, where foundation for the construction of a school was laid, appreciated government for establishing modern schools for their children.
By Hussaini Hammangabdo
