KANO (North-West, Nigeria) — The Birnin-Kudu Old Boys Association (BIKOBA) has appealed to the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje to help address the perennial water scarcity at their alma mater, Government College, Birnin-Kudu in Jigawa State.
The National President of BIKOBA, Jafar Usman Muhammad made the appeal during the association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Kano.
Muhammad emphasized the need to rehabilitate the school’s existing solar-powered mechanized borehole.
He commended the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority for providing water to the college from a public water source, but however, noted that this effort was insufficient to meet the water needs of the college’s 2,000 students.
The National President also called on the Jigawa State Government to address the deteriorating condition of student hostels and staff houses at the college.
“We are made to be aware that Government of Jigawa State is aware of this capital intensive projects and will be tackled as soon as possible.”
During the meeting, the former National President of BIKOBA, Colonel Umar Malami (Retired), emphasized the importance of unity and brotherhood among members.
He opposed the idea of upgrading BIKOBA to a higher institution of learning, citing examples of other established schools.
The event also featured the launch of a book titled “Kwalejin Birnin-Kudu, Tsohuwar Zuma dake ake Magani,” which provided a historical perspective on the college.
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