By Sabiu Abdullahi
The former presidential candidate under the platform of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has made a significant effort towards promoting education in Adamawa during the Atiku Week.
The organisers of Atiku Week commenced the day by visiting all public schools in the Jada metropolis, generously donating essential educational materials such as books, chalk, and other teaching aids.
This outreach demonstrated a dedication to supporting the foundational elements of education within the community.
Atiku Abubakar returned to his alma mater, Jada Central Primary School, where he personally presented gifts and prizes to outstanding students.
According to the chairman of the planning committee for the event, Dr. Ahmad Shehu, these students were carefully selected based on their exemplary performances in various schools and their impressive displays during quizzes and debates organised by the Education Day implementation committee.
Nine of the best students would receive scholarships for their secondary and tertiary education.
Looking ahead, the organisers have committed to covering the UTME fees for all graduating students in the 2023–2024 session.
Furthermore, in a commendable move to support aspiring medical professionals, three medical scholarships were awarded to the most promising students of the session, enabling them to pursue degree programmes at esteemed universities, including the American University of Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee also expressed gratitude to the donors, invoking blessings and success for Atiku Abubakar in his pursuit of realising the vision for accessible and quality education in Nigeria.