Zamfara state  pledges to increase budget allocation for education

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhancing funding for education in the state’s annual budget.

The governor said this on Wednesday during the 23rd matriculation ceremony at the Zamfara College of Arts and Science, Gusau.

The matriculation event, which marked the beginning of the academic journey for 2,369 newly admitted students for the 2023/2024 session, was attended by various academic divisions, including the School of Science Technology, School of Legal Studies, School of Art and Humanities, School of Mass Communication and Information, as well as the School of Preliminary Studies and IJMB.

According to a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Dauda Lawal expressed his pride in the institution’s track record.

He stated, “The significant number of students who have graduated from the institution over the years speaks volumes about the college’s effectiveness in fulfilling its obligations.”

Governor Lawal pledged to provide high-quality, inclusive education for all residents of Zamfara State, regardless of social standing, in alignment with the Social Development Goals on education.

He commended the college for its efforts in providing opportunities to the youth and vowed to address challenges facing tertiary institutions, including funding, laboratories, affiliation, accreditation, and institutional structure upgrades.

“As part of his administration’s commitment to prioritising education,” the statement continued, “Governor Lawal reassured of his determination to invest massively in upgrading the infrastructure and other learning tools in all tertiary institutions in the state.”

The governor’s announcement signifies a significant step toward bolstering the educational sector in Zamfara State, emphasizing the importance of accessible and quality education for all residents.