The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Jatau, reaffirmed his commitment towards supporting the state government in ensuring effective teaching and learning across all the educational institutions in the state.
Jatau announced the donation on Sunday while speaking at the 10th anniversary of the Government Girls College, Sakwa, Zaki Local Government Area of the State.
He recalled his facilitation during the administration of former Governor Isah Yuguda for the upgrade of the College from a Teachers’ College to its current status as a Government Girls College.
He noted that the transition was driven by the conviction that investing in girls’ education is vital not only to individual futures but to societal progress.
The deputy governor announced that the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed has not only sustained that vision but has continued to build on it with bold and strategic investments in education.
As part of his support as former Head Boy in the old Government Teachers College, now Government Girls College, Sakwa, the Deputy Governor installed solar-powered streetlights within the school premises to enhance security and create a conducive environment for both students and staff.
“This college holds a special place in my heart.
As a former Head Boy of the old Government Teachers’ College, Sakwa, I still remember those early morning assemblies, the lessons under the mango trees, and the values instilled in us by passionate teachers, many of whom laid the foundation of what we have become today.
“So for me returning here today, in this historic institution now known as Government Girls College Sakwa, is not just a political engagement, but a homecoming, a journey through memory, and a reaffirmation of my lifelong commitment to the progress of this great community,” Jatau said.
He highlighted the unwavering commitment of Mohammed’s administration towards the total repositioning of the education sector in Bauchi State and mentioned some of the milestones achieved, include construction and renovation of classrooms across the state, recruitment and training of teachers and provision of instructional materials, including textbooks, writing materials, science kits, and ICT tools.
He maintained that others are revitalisation of girl-child education programmes, with special attention to schools in rural and underserved communities, establishment of model schools and the rehabilitation of legacy institutions.
He therefore expressed gratitude to the college management for finding him worthy of an award of excellence, and promised to reciprocate the gesture by supporting the college to excel in its academic activities.
On his part, the Emir of Katagum, Umar Farouk, emphasised the importance of girl-child education and appreciated the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed for its huge investment in the sector.
Jatau was also honoured with an award by the management of the school in recognition of his role in the advancement of the college.
