Students at the Command Science Secondary School, Girls, Goru, Birnin Kebbi on Sunday attended the luncheon held in their honour at the Government House, Birni Kebbi as part of the activities marking the nation’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary .
Giving his speech, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu ,who is also the Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, extolled the high level of discipline , confidence and courage of the students.
‘I am happy that the school is standing out in the state and the country in general.
The school is developing a culture of discipline, mutual support and confidence.
Hitherto, the children were afraid of abduction fuelled by some unfounded social media reports.
But, happily, they were courageous and they braced up the fear’ Bagudu said.
He urged the students to continue to be proud of themselves, saying, ‘it is an element of success’.
Bagudu’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the governor also expressed delight that the students had during the personal interactions he had with them requested for more girls to join them at the school.
‘This is quite energizing and they also requested for the repair of a burnt transformer and the provision of wifi facilities’ he said.
Bagudu noted that his administration attaches greater attention to education, especially that of the girl-child .
He urged the students to always speak out, adding that ‘nobody, I mean, nobody has the right to make you feel uncomfortable’.
‘School is a place where you should be happy, where you should explore your interests.
It is also a place where you should participate in extracurricular activities without fear, intimidation or worry.
Once such is happening, you will lose interest in schools and it can happen if you don’t speak out’ he submitted.
The State Deputy Governor, retired Colonel Samaila Yombe Dabai , also advised them to show dedication to their studies so as to remain relevant in the future.
‘ One of my tutors who taught me how to fly is a woman’ he said.
Women had according to him played vital role in the modern military unlike before .
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education, Hajiya Halima Boyi Dikko and that of the Ministry for Budget and Economic Planning, Hajiya Aishatu Usman had advised the students to remain focus on their studies in order to realize their dreams.
Hajiya Halima Dikko advised them not to only to be inclined to their academics but also engage in extracurricular activities and report any form of harassment to the commandant or their teachers.
‘ Aim high and build up your dream, do not be distracted by the outside world ‘ she advised.
She also thanked the governor for inviting the students to attend luncheon at the Government House .
The Head Girl of the School, Mabaruka Yusuf Shamaki expressed gratitude to Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu on behalf of all the students at Command Science Secondary School, Girls, Goru, Birnin Kebbi for holding the luncheon in their honour.
She prayed Allah to protect and give the governor more success in life.
The Principal of the school, Major Justina Odion Uwaeghianye thanked the governor for the rare privilege of having a luncheon held in their honour at the Government House to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd Independence day Anniversary.
She described the governor as a very hospitable person, who had made them feel at home in Kebbi- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
