From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
About 267 orphans whose parents were killed by bandits in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been adopted by the paramount ruler of Atyap land, Agwatyap Dominic Gambo Yahaya, who said he would educate them up to university level.
Speaking to journalists during the flag-off of the Jumma Gambo Yahaya Foundation Scholarship for Orphans at the Agwatyap Palace, Tson-Aje, Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the Agwatyap said it was Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State who inspired him to establish the Foundation.
Commenting on how the bandit’s attack affected the socio-economic activities of his chiefdom and how many people were affected by this crisis, the Paramount ruler
said a large number of villages were affected.
He said contrary to the incessant attacks on the area previously, now the situation has improved as security agencies were working round the clock to ensure that the area remains peaceful without any bias.
Commenting on the appointment of the current Chief of Defence Staff who’s an indigenous of the area, the Paramount ruler said General Christopher Musa has distinguished himself in his military career, which could’ve made the military authorities consider him worthy of such exalted positions.
“ Our prayers are with him that he succeeds in his assignment. Our prayer is that he performs creditably and we believe he will, because of his pedigree. The government must’ve seen his pedigree. They must have seen his commitment to service and his level of patriotism. That’s why they decided to appoint him Chief of Defence Staff. And the much I know about him, I know he will not let Nigeria down, he will not let Mr President down. At the end of the day, everybody would say yes,. He is most fit for the job.”
Earlier in his remarks during the occasion, Chairman of the occasion, Dr Tagang Andrew Barry said inaugurating the Jumma Gambo Yahaya Foundation Scholarship for Orphans was not just a ceremony, but a profound commitment to change lives and make a meaningful difference in their society.
According to him, orphans and widows often bore the brunt of life’s harshest trials as they were left to navigate a challenging world with limited resources and support.
He said it was during these times of adversity that they must step forward and extend a helping hand.
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