Gov Buni appreciates donors to state education trust

By Maryam Abeeb

Gov. Mai-Mala Buni of Yobe has expressed appreciation for the financial support of donors at the launch of the Yobe state Education Trust Fund.

Buni in a statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, the Director General, Press Affairs and Media, said he was fascinated by the generous moral and financial support the government and people of Yobe have received at the occasion.

He said that the huge turnout of well-wishers from across the country to identify with the educational challenges of the state was quite amazing.

“Your presence and generous donations have rekindled a new and stronger hope of brotherhood and unity.

“The moral and financial support received from friends, colleagues and well- wishers from across the country gives us a sense of belonging.

“This act of kindness is a clear indication that the government and people of Yobe state were not left on their own to face their problems alone”, he said.

The governor said that the donations would contribute to improving the standard of education and a prosperous future for the state.

“The major challenge in addressing the problems in the education sector was funding, these handsome donations would help the state to achieve its set goals and aspirations, to reposition education in Yobe state”, the governor explained.

“The government and the good people of Yobe state expressed their profound gratitude to the chief launcher, Alh. Dahiru Mangal;

“Amb. Babagana Kingibe, state Governors, the co-launchers, Distinguished Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, our Royal fathers, friends and associates and, sons and daughters of the state.”

The Governor said his administration would ensure judicious use of the resources for the intended purposes to advance education in Yobe state.