A House of Representatives member representing Lavun/Mokwa and Edati Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Abuja, on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, has donated a block of six classrooms to the Tswagba community in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.
The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the lawmaker, who is also the son of a former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, inaugurated the multi-million-naira project on Sunday.
During the ceremony, Dr. Audu Gana explained that the project was part of his efforts to restore the lost glory of education in the area, Niger State in particular, and Nigeria in general.
According to him, the responsibility of providing quality education to Nigerians should not be left to the government alone. He urged Nigerians to complement governmental efforts in funding education.
He said: “I’m fulfilled seeing our children receiving education in a conducive environment,” stressing that the project fulfilled his promise to his constituents and complemented the efforts of the state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, in advancing the education sector in Niger State.
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Dr. Audu Gana described education as the best legacy any society could bequeath to its citizens. He called on the school management to take full ownership of the project and ensure its proper maintenance.
He also praised the strides of Governor Umaru Bago, commending the governor’s success in transforming the state.
The federal lawmaker emphasized that adequate learning and instructional facilities in primary schools across the country are essential for sustainable development.
Reiterating his commitment, Dr. Audu Gana assured his constituents of his determination to follow up on projects included for the area in the 2025 budget.
He further urged Nigerians to support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level.
In their separate remarks, the Education Secretary of Lavun Local Government, Mr. Jibril Hassan Abubakar, and the NUT Wing Chairman in the council area, Hon. Yahaya Muhammad, appealed for more efforts to bridge the infrastructure gap in the area.
