The Katsina government has inaugurated a rehabilitated public primary school in Daga community, Jibia LGA, funded by the humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps.

The inauguration on Tuesday in Daga village underscored efforts to promote education, peace and community resilience in conflict-affected parts of the state.

The project was executed under the Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience Programme, an initiative funded by the European Union.

Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal-Jobe said the project was among 26 interventions under the Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconstruction framework, launched in 2025.

Mr Lawal-Jobe said 25 projects had already been completed and commissioned across the state. He noted that the Daga Primary School rehabilitation marked the final project under the framework.

“The community must take full ownership of this facility, because sustainability depends largely on local commitment,” Mr Lawal-Jobe said.

He urged parents and guardians to prioritise education, stressing that “education remains the foundation for development and lasting peace”.

Mr Lawal-Jobe said similar projects were implemented in Jibia, Safana, Danmusa, Kankara, Sabuwa, Faskari and Dandume.

He added that interventions included classrooms, potable water, veterinary services, solar power and other critical infrastructure.

Senior programme manager at Mercy Corps, Philip Ikita, described CPCRR as a continuation of peacebuilding efforts that address the root causes of conflict.

Mr Ikita said the programme operates in 48 communities across Katsina and Zamfara, strengthening social cohesion, resilience and socio-economic recovery.

He explained that the project is implemented by IOM, in partnership with Mercy Corps and the Centre for Democracy and Development. 

(NAN)