Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau commended the sponsor of the bill on his passion for the educational development of Gombe State and the North-East in general.
The registrar explained that data from JAMB revealed that Mr Okeke was admitted a year ago in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in the School of Medicine.
Mr Ahemba stated, “The governor had directed the new SUBEB Chairman, Kassim Mohammed-Kassim, to complete the process and release the names of those employed.’’
The rector thanked the governor for what he described as his timely and strategic intervention.
The board stated that the cut-off points were determined by heads of tertiary institutions.
Education minister Tunji Alausa gave the directive in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
The health ministry said the 15 students who required admission at General Hospital Kawo have fully recovered and have since been discharged.
Mr Tinubu emphasised the government’s commitment to promoting access to quality education.
Mr Ndanusa advised the committee to work toward nurturing and mentoring the students for their greater and brighter future.
Mr Pate said the university council also approved the conferment of the honorary doctorate of letters on the chancellor.
