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Gov Tambuwal Pushes 115 ‘Reluctant’ Indigenes To Federal Govt Girls’ College In Sokoto

Governor Aminu Tambuwa
Governor Aminu Tambuwa

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has virtually pushed 115 reluctant indigenes of the state into the Federal Government Girls’ College in Sokoto to begin academic pursuits.
According to information reaching us, the girls are being sponsored by the government of Tambuwal after they were identified by the newly-created Agency for Female Education.
Report had it that the governor got worried when he discovered that the number of Sokoto indigenes in the school, located in the state, is less than 30.
Confirming the development to reporters in Sokoto, Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Girl Child Education, Dr. Amamatu Yusuf, said that the governor acted when it was brought to his attention that there were few Sokoto indigenes in the school.
“The Agency for Female Education liaised with the Ministry for Local Government to source for students from the 23 local government areas of the state. We organized an entrance examination for them and the best among them were offered admission.
“To lessen the burden on parents, Governor Tambuwal gave approval that all necessary materials needed for fresh students in the College be provided for the new intakes. “We therefore distributed mattresses, school bags, sandals, mosquito nets, blankets, schools wears among others free of charge to support them.”
The governor’s adviser confirmed that all the girls were admitted into JSS 1 and 2 and SSS 1 and 2 respectively.
“We will continue to monitor the progress of the girls. Even though this admission circle is over, next time, we will also ensure that anywhere there is deficit in the number of our girls in any College in the country, we will fill it up without hesitation.”
Governor Tambuwal recently created the Agency to promote and coordinate female education and all issues related to female education from basic to tertiary levels in the state. [myad]