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Nasarawa speaker promises state-owned varsity more funds

Mr Jatau commended the university’s management for their efforts in developing it and called for its sustenance.

• January 15, 2025
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Speaker of the Nasarawa House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, has promised to support and increase funding for the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, in making the institution a citadel of learning.

Mr Jatau gave the assurance while in the audience with the university’s management, led by the vice-chancellor, Sada’atu Liman, on Tuesday in Lafia.

Mr Jatau commended the university’s management for their efforts in developing it and called for its sustenance.

The speaker assured his leadership’s readiness to pass resolutions and bills directly affecting the education sector.

Earlier, the vice-chancellor said funding was the major issue affecting the university.

The VC said the university’s liability needs urgent attention and called for the House intervention to address it.

(NAN)

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