The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has flagged off the construction of new schools in the Hausa/Fulani settlements in Osara.
Natasha also flagged off the reconstruction and remodeling of the Abdul Azeez Atta Memorial College, (AAAMCO), Okene.
Senator Natasha said the reconstruction and remodeling of AAAMCO is aimed at elevating the school to one of the most advanced secondary schools in Nigeria.
She highlighted that the project includes complete renovation and upgrade of all deteriorated structures within the school.
It also involves the construction of new facilities such as a Biology, Agronomy and Mechatronics laboratories as well as a Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre, an amphitheatre, music, art and craft studios, staff quartres, sports centre, as well as provision of furniture and equipment for all the new facilities.
Additionally, a 0.7 km road network within the school premises, perimeter fencing, streetlights, water supply, and total rehabilitation of the hostels are part of the project.
The school will also be upgraded to a smart school with electrified classrooms and digital learning devices for every student.
AAAMCO is one of the first secondary schools in Northern Nigeria established in 1927 as the Central School, Okene before it changed name to Provincial Secondary School Okene, after which it became Government Secondary School, and lastly AAAMCO.
Some alumni of the institution include President Ibrahim Babangida, Professor Jerry Gana, Professor Lai Mohammed, Amb. Babagana Kingibe, amongst many notable personalities.
Once completed, the new schools in Osara will include blocks for primary and secondary schools, administrative buildings, libraries and laboratories, staff quarters, a clinic, sports facilities, and boreholes.
The lawmaker added that the reconstruction and the remodelling was approved by the Federal Government.
“Education is extremely important. I wouldn’t have been here if there was no school for my father to acquire an education and give me the best education I have,” the lawmaker said.
She added that similar attention would be given to other schools in the senatorial district, promising to remodel them into smart schools.
Natasha said the flag off of primary and secondary schools in Osara for Hausa/Fulani community is a fulfilment of her campaign promises to them and an answer to their requests when they met with her before the 2023 senatorial election.
