A member of the House of Representatives representing Fagge federal constituency, Kano, Hon Mohammad Bello Shehu, has spent over N38 million to pay tuition fees for over 512 students from the constituency in tertiary schools.
Shehu, who disclosed this in Kano yesterday, said the gesture would be sustained as long as he remains at the House of Representatives.
Among the beneficiaries were Kano students studying in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State as well as the School of Hygiene, Kano, which has the highest number.
The philanthropist-turned politician also stated that so far there are 20 practicing medical doctors and 70 lawyers that have benefitted from scholarships he had offered in the past.
He added that plans have been concluded to build a primary school at Rijjyar Lemo Quarters which does not have a single school over the years.
“Rijjyar Lemo does not have a single primary school. We took note of this; and I have already secured a location for the building of modern primary school within the area, we have earmarked N50 million for the commencement of the project,” he said.
He announced that the conversion of a health centre at the constituency to a Federal Medical Centre has passed the second reading and has since been handed to the House Committee on Health for further review.
Taking cognisance of the fact that Fagge in Kano is known for tailoring business, Shehu has also commenced the sponsorship of cluster tailoring outfits within the constituency for major contracts.
