Sule Flags Off Remodeling of Schools in Nasarawa Mining Communities

Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia 

The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has  flagged off complete remodeling of some primary and secondary Schools in the mining community’s of Ego and Agaza in Kokona Local Government Areas of the state.

The project is carried out by a mining company operating in the area, Black Gem New Energy Company Limited as part of its community development initiatives in the affected communities. 

The projects, which are part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) involves renovation, fencing and construction of blocks of class rooms at primary and secondary schools in Ego and Agaza communities. 

Gov. Sule said that the construction of the schools, if completed, would improve on the standard of education in the area.

The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, John D.W. Mamman, lauded the mining company for the noble initiative.

Sule charged the benefitting communities to take advantage of the schools to send their wards to attain western education. 

The governor restated his administration’s continued commitment to key into different policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the education sector.

 On his part, the Member Representing Kokona East Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Daniel Ogah Ogazi, commended Gov. Sule for attracting investors to the state via mining activities. 

The Traditional Ruler of Agwada said that the existence of the company in the area was a good omen for the people because their coming has started yielding positive results through the renovation, construction and fencing of the schools which will go a long way in complementing government efforts in the education sector of the State. 

 On his part, the Managing Director of the Company, Mr. Andy Zhong, appreciated the governor and the community for providing enabling environment for them to operate in the area adding that the company will discharge its duties effectively and fulfill all its community development agreements and corporate social responsibility. 

Earlier, the Chairman of Kokona Local Government Council, Agbawu M. Agbawu, appreciated Black Stone New Energy Company Limited for its laudable development efforts in the area