By Suleiman Yakubu

The National Executive Members of Kagara Old Students Association (KAGOSA) are seeking the support of the community and assistance from stakeholders for the reopening of Government Science College Kagara.
The National President of the association and Permanent Secretary Economic Affairs Office of the Secretary to the Niger State Government SSG, Dr. Idris Abdullahi Legbo, led other executive members of the association on a visit to Kagara for an interface with the District Head Mohammed Salihu Tanko, the Education Committee of the Local Government Area, as well as other stakeholders in the Kagara community.
Dr. Idris Legbo, speaking at the palace of the district head of Kagara, expressed concern over the long closure of the school despite efforts made by the alumni association, a situation that he said might affect the educational growth of the community and the future of the institution.
He said the association has sought support and intervention for the renovation of the school from some stakeholders and development partners, but the continued closure of the school was delaying the process.
On his part, the District Head of Kagara, Mohammed Salihu Tanko, who appreciated the executives for the visit, maintained that the school was the only science college in the entire Emirate, which has given birth to notable personalities in different aspects of life.
The meeting, which was also attended by the education committee of Kagara Emirate, resolved that a committee be set up comprising members of KAGOSA, the emirate, and other relevant stakeholders to come up with recommendations and modalities for the possible reopening of Government Science College Kagara for academic activities in the next academic session.
Earlier, the executives had commisirated with the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Garba Attahiru Guna, over the recent unfortunate attack on Madaka and some other communities in the area by bandits.
Dr. Legbo and his team were received on behalf of the emir by Tafidan Kagara Mohammed Shabideen Isah and other council members.
It would be recalled that since the unfortunate incident of the kidnapping of some staff and students of the Government Science College Kagara in February 2021, the school has remained closed and taken over by the military as a camp.
It has been over three years since the incident and closure of the school, with the total collapse of teaching and learning activities in the school leading to further decay of the already dilapidated structures at the school.
In light of these, the national executives of the Kagara Old Students Association have been seeking the collaboration, partnership, and support of the Kagara emirate council and other critical stakeholders towards the reopening of the school.    

By Suleiman Yakubu

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has felicitated Christians in Niger State and beyond on the Easter celebration, calling on them to sustain prayers to God for an end to insecurity in the state in particular and the nation at large.
The governor, in an Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, noted that Easter was a significant celebration observed by Christians to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which was the hallmark of the Christian faith.
He observed that the season depicts love, sacrifice, and forgiveness as epitomised by Jesus Christ.
While felicitating with the Christians, the governor called on them to use the Easter season to solemnly reflect and imbibe all the virtues of Jesus Christ.
He restated his administration's unwavering resolve to confront the security challenges bedevilling the state and also assured that he was not resting on his oars to ensure that his policy thrusts for the "New Niger" were achieved.