Kuriga: Children of teacher who died in bandits camp get N10m scholarship

From :Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

As he sent the 137 kidnapped Kuriga school children home amidst tight security on Thursday afternoon, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, announced a donation of N10 million to the family of their teacher who died in the bandits’ captivity due to health complications.
The Governor also said that his government would be providing scholarships up to the university level to the children of the teacher, Malam Abubakar.
One of his children, Isah Abubakar who is also one of the kidnapped and rescued pupils, witnessed his father’s death in the bandits’ den.
Governor Sani who returned from Abuja to bid the children farewell after three days of psychosocial therapy at the Kaduna Women and Children Shelter, also disclosed that he will in his private capacity, under the auspices of Uba Sani Foundation be supporting the education of all the 137 pupils and students, up to university level.
According to the Governor, “We saw the need to keep the children for this long because when they came on Sunday, it was observed that some of them needed some psychological support. So, we had to engage the service of Psychologists and Medical Doctors to attend to them.
“Now, they have been given adequate psychosocial counselling and therapy. I am happy today that all the children are happy and they are in high spirits.
“Now, you are going back home to meet with your parents and other family members who are eager to see you. But, I want to assure you that all of you remain my children.
“As a result of this, I will be using the Uba Sani Foundation, which has been in existence for the past 16 to look after the education of all 137 of you.
“Our government will also be carrying out a lot of rehabilitation works both in the Kuriga community and the school. I have already given a directive to that effect. This is because the Kuriga community is one of the most peaceful communities in Kaduna State.