Joseph Kigbu, newly appointed federal commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC) representing Nasarawa State, has donated a classroom block worth N55 million to the Barki Abdullahi (BAD) community, Lafia Local Government Area.

Mr Kigbu inaugurated and handed over the project at the Roman Catholic Mission (RCM) Primary School to the government on Friday in Barki Abdullahi.

He said that the donation was meant to give back to the community that made him what he had become in the society.

Mr Kigbu, a former federal lawmaker representing the Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as a commissioner to represent Nasarawa State at the NPC but has yet to assume office.

He explained that the structure consisted of three classrooms and an office, all connected to a solar system and the national power grid.

“This is the school I attended and since God has blessed us, we must support the school and make it more conducive for learning.

“Students in our villages do not need to go to schools in cities before they use electricity to learn,” he added.

Mr Kigbu said he had dedicated his life to serving humanity both in and out of public office.

He said, “Even before I was elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, I had a medical forum that offered free medical treatments to indigent people across the state. While in public office, there was no part of my constituency that I had not made a mark on in terms of projects and empowerment.

“I gave them quality representation, and the free medical treatments are still ongoing in the state and other parts of the country. I have also completed the building of the multi-billion naira hospital for the poor in Azuba, Lafia.

“The hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, would begin operation in September 2025. The hospital is for the poor and services will be free of charge by the grace of God.”

He also used the opportunity to appreciate Mr Tinubu and Governor Abdullahi Sule for his recent appointment as a federal commissioner to represent the state in NPC.

He further declared his intention to join the 2027 governorship race in the state.

Receiving the project, Mr Sule, represented by Mohammed Sani-Bala, permanent secretary, ministry of education, thanked the philanthropist for the gesture.

He described the project as a special one  that would go a long way to complement the effort of the government toward providing quality education in the state.

Similarly, Aliyu Bello, Nasarawa State chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), appreciated the donor for his philanthropic efforts.

Mr Bello congratulated Mr Kigbu on his new appointment and called on other leaders to emulate him and give back to their communities. 

(NAN)