Nasarawa assembly seeks more support for vocational institute in Lafia
Nasarawa State House of Assembly committee on education has appealed to Gov. Abdullahi Sule to allocate more funds to Wing Commander Abdullahi Ibrahim Vocational and Technology Institute, Lafia.
The committee chairman, Abel Bala, made the appeal in Lafia on Friday, when the management of the institute appeared before the committee on its Second Quarter 2025 Budget Performance (SQBP).
He said that giving more assistance to the institute was to enable it to meet the objectives of its establishment.
Mr Bala, who represents Nassarawa Eggon West Constituency, said that the committee was pleased with the institute’s performance and called on management to sustain it.
“Your performance for the second quarter is excellent.
“The Executive Director, Dr Daniel Ewuga, and his management team are doing well, and I urge you to keep it up,” he said.
According to him, the training you are giving to the youths is commendable because it is tackling youth restiveness in the state by keeping them off the street.
The lawmaker assured them of the committee’s support to succeed.
He also commended the governor for his effort and support to the institute to succeed through the training of youths in different skills in the state.
Earlier, the executive director appreciated the committee for the support the institute was enjoying from it.
He restated the commitment of the institute to continue to train the youth in different skills to be self-reliant.
He, however, identified delays in approvals and inadequate overhead as some of the challenges affecting the institute.
In a related development, the management of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, also appeared before the committee on its 2025 SQBP.
The rector of the college, Musa Maikaffi, lauded the committee for being up and doing in ensuring the development of the institution.
Responding, Mr Bala commended the management of the college for its impressive internally generated revenue profile and other performances.
“I want to assure you of our continued support and synergy to succeed,” he said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 1
20,000 pigs killed in Canada wildland fires
The fire incident at the farm occurred as 200 separate wildfires were burning across different parts of Ontario, prompting evacuation of residents.
States
Court remands Anambra teenager over alleged defilement
The teenager faces a one-count charge of defilement.
States
Yobe woos 50 foreign, local investors
Mr Chikaji said, “Yobe is open for business, not just in aspiration but in practice.”
Opinion
Azu Ishiekwene: Shettima’s final test
Vice-President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.
Anti-Corruption
Presidency memo justifies Gbajabiamila’s role in NUPRC N54 billion revenue controversy
But the memo defended the chief of staff, asserting that Mr Gbajabiamila was acting under Mr Tinubu’s orders.
World
UN says over 500 Rohingya refugees feared dead after two ships sink off Myanmar coast
A second boat, reportedly carrying about 280 people, is believed to have sunk off Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady coast on July 8.
