From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said discussions are ongoing on the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna state.
He said this at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
The Vice President also disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna.
“With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna,” he said.
The Vice President emphasised the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff as evidence of the President’s attention to the security needs of the region.
“Be rest assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he said.
The Vice President also commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state for his inclusive governance, stressing that “government is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”
