*Reveals Federal varsity for Southern Kaduna coming also
From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
The Vice President President, Kashim Shettima has said discussions are ongoing on the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna state.
He said this at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, His Highness Yohanna Sidi Kukah.
The Vice President also disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a Federal University in Southern Kaduna, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said.
“With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna,” he said.
The Vice President emphasised the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff as evidence of the President’s attention to the security needs of the region.
“Be assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he said.
The Vice President also commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state for his inclusive governance, stressing that “government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”
He said the federal government would work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in road infrastructure.
Also speaking, Bishop Mathew Kukah expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the family over the visit.
“I want to thank you on behalf of this family. Thank you for being with us. You can see the nature of the place in which we live. It took you around three and a half hours to get here.
“The road is largely broken. I know you will remain a friend of this Ikulu nation and a friend of this community. We are honoured to have you,” he said.
