Zaria, A Hub For Education- Speaker

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, says the establishment of four new institutions in Zaria will strengthen the city’s reputation as a hub for education.

The new institutions include a Federal College of Education, a state-of-the-art College of Health Sciences, a National Open University campus, and a College of Legal Studies.

Dr Abbas stated this while addressing executive members of the Zaria Educational and Development Association (ZEDA) in Zaria.

According to him, these institutions will not only enhance Zaria’s educational infrastructure but also provide critical resources for the region.

In addition to these new projects, Abbas highlighted ongoing work in Zaria’s primary and secondary schools, with 116 schools currently under renovation and plans for further upgrades.

Abbas emphasized the importance of these projects, stating that Zaria is known for its educational excellence, hence it is essential to focus on strengthening and expanding its educational infrastructure.

He also expressed his commitment to making Zaria a centre of educational excellence.

During an inspection of ongoing projects in Zaria, Abbas commended the contractors for their work, noting that the projects have captured almost all aspects of human endeavor, including school renovations, hospital constructions, road networks, and bridges.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji