By Golok Nanmwa,Jos
The member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has announced that the Senate has concurred with the bill seeking the establishment of the Federal College of Education, Dengi, in Kanam Local Government Area, describing it as another major milestone in the constituency’s educational development.
Gagdi also disclosed that the bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Navy Basic and Technical Institute in Kanke Local Government Area has advanced towards the third reading, saying the proposed institutions would expand access to education, create employment opportunities and accelerate development across the constituency.
In a statement on Tuesday, the lawmaker recalled that the former Federal College of Education, Pankshin, was upgraded to the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, through a bill he sponsored in the House of Representatives, which was assented to by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He noted that President Bola Tinubu subsequently approved the take-off of the university, which now has a substantive Vice-Chancellor and has commenced academic activities.
According to Gagdi, following the upgrade of the institution, he sponsored another bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Education, Dengi, to replace the former college.
He said the Senate unanimously considered and passed the bill through the First, Second and Third Readings and concurred with the House of Representatives, leaving only presidential assent before it becomes law.
“What now remains is the gracious assent of Mr. President before this landmark legislation becomes law. This is another significant victory for our constituency and a clear demonstration that purposeful representation delivers tangible results,” he said.
The federal lawmaker further disclosed that the bill seeking the establishment of the Nigerian Navy Basic and Technical Institute in Kanke had also made significant legislative progress and was advancing to the third reading.
According to him, the proposed institute would provide both basic and technical education, strengthen manpower development for the Nigerian Navy, create opportunities for young people and enhance security through the establishment of a military institution in the constituency.
He described the developments as transformational, congratulating the people of Pankshin on the operational Federal University of Education, Kanam on the Senate’s concurrence with the Federal College of Education, Dengi bill, and Kanke on the progress towards establishing the Nigerian Navy Basic and Technical Institute.
Gagdi thanked the people of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency for their continued support and confidence in his leadership, assuring them of his commitment to delivering more democratic dividends through effective representation.
