From Suleiman Abubakar
Member representing Lafia Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, has facilitated free registration for 170 students of his constituency for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams.
Hon. Akwashiki, who is the Minority Whip of the House, flagged off the JAMB free registration today in Lafia and assured of his readiness to assist in securing admission for those students who pass their JAMB Examinations.
He urged the students to be hardworking and committed to their studies in order to excel in their academic pursuits.
The Minority Whip stated that this gesture stemmed from his desire to assist indigent students of his constituency and to complement Gov. Abdullahi Sule's efforts in the education sector.
"You will recall that in the last two months, I sponsored a computer training programme for these students to enable them to acquire computer skills and knowledge. And during the training, I promised to register JAMB for you and secure admission for you once you achieve the JAMB cut off marks. Today, I reaffirm my commitment to this promise," he said.
The lawmaker disclosed that he has invested N4.5 million in the project.
Akwashiki, who chairs the House Committee on Public Accounts, also encouraged the students to embrace computer training, considering its significance to human and societal development.
Furthermore, he assured of his commitment to providing purposeful and quality representation at the state legislature.
"By God's grace, I will continue to bring smiles to the faces of my people by initiating various policies and programs that will directly impact the lives of my constituents," he added.
The lawmaker also urged the students and other residents of the state to continue supporting Rt. Hon Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the state legislature, and the government of the day for success.
In their remarks, Mr. Tajudeen Hassan, DG of Hon. Abubakar Sarki Dahiru (Garkuwa) Campaign Organization, Mr. Abdullahi Yahaya Mohamed, DG of Hon. Solomon Akwashiki Campaign Organization, and Muhammad Tanko, Member of Hon. Solomon Akwashiki Campaign Organization, expressed their appreciation for the lawmaker's gesture. They emphasized that it would significantly improve the standard of education in the constituency and the state as a whole. They urged the students and other constituents to pray for and support Hon. Akwashiki's success.
In interviews, beneficiaries Mercy Samuel and John Ovey thanked Hon. Akwashiki for his gesture and prayed for abundant blessings upon him. They pledged to take their studies seriously and assured him of their loyalty and support for his endeavors.
