In a remarkable display of commitment to education and community development, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, recently commissioned a series of extensive projects at the Arewa Primary School in Kazaure, Jigawa State.
This initiative is part of the Nigerian Army’s non-kinetic efforts to address multifaceted security threats throughout the country.
The COAS took this opportunity to commend the unwavering support and cooperation of Jigawa State indigenes in the battle against bandits and other criminal elements.
Represented by Brigadier General Haruna Muhammed Abubakar, Commander of the 26 Armoured Brigade, COAS Lagbaja emphasized the purpose of this special intervention Civil-Military Cooperation project.
It aimed to provide support to communities whose distinguished service to the nation elevated individuals to the prestigious rank of Major General, with Kazaure community benefiting significantly from this endeavor.
Major General Sule Kazaure, the project executor, received special recognition for his dedication and service during his career.
The transformation of Arewa Primary School included a comprehensive renovation of 39 classrooms, rehabilitation of the existing borehole, construction of stormwater drainage and culverts, installation of 100 double-seater desks, construction of 137 triple-seater desks, renovation of the Head Master’s office and zonal office, along with the construction of 17 toilets and the provision of standard teacher tables and chairs.
COAS Lagbaja highlighted that these improvements will significantly enhance the educational development of the community.
Major General Nosa Ugbo, Chief of Civil Military Affairs (Army), represented by Brigadier General BP Koughana, expressed his gratitude to COAS Lagbaja for his strategic guidance and continued support for the Department of Civil Military Affairs in supervising the execution of special intervention Civil Military Cooperation projects across the nation.
He also urged the beneficiaries to ensure that the facilities are used for their intended purposes.
Major General Sule Kazaure, the project executor, stressed the substantial contribution’s importance in sustaining the community’s peace and that of the entire state. He expressed gratitude to COAS Lagbaja for providing the resources needed to execute these projects, emphasizing that they will significantly enhance the academic output of the children in the community.
Alhaji Tukur Usman Isah, Chairman of Kazaure Local Government Area, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to COAS Lagbaja for his significant contributions and support for school development and improvement.
The event’s highlights included the ceremonial cutting of the commissioning tape, the unveiling of the commissioning plaque, a tour of the commissioned projects, the presentation of gifts and souvenirs, a visit to the Emir of Kazaure, and a group photograph, marking an extraordinary day of progress and collaboration in Jigawa State.
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