The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has announced that Zaria Federal Constituency
will receive seven additional federal institutions in the 2025 budget. This move is aimed at strengthening Zaria’s
reputation as a hub for higher education.
According to Tajudeen, the new institutions will include the Federal College of Agriculture, the Federal Veterinary and
Animal Husbandry Institute, and the Federal Technical College. Other institutions include the Centre for Management
Development, the Technology Incubation Centre, a School for the Disabled, and four new federal secondary schools.
Tajudeen made the announcement during a Ramadan Iftar held in Zaria on Saturday. He assured constituents that
more development projects with direct benefits to the people would be implemented in the 2025 fiscal year.
The Speaker also announced that the payment for the scholarships of 2,500 indigent students in tertiary institutions
would be released soon. Additionally, 4,000 more students would benefit from the scheme.
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Tajudeen expressed gratitude for the solidarity and support from his constituents, which he described as the
foundation of his achievements in the National Assembly. He also called for prayers for President Bola Tinubu,
emphasizing that such prayers could help the government tackle inflation and boost GDP growth.
The National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Garba-Datti Babawo, commended
Tajudeen for fostering inclusivity by engaging all legislators, regardless of party affiliation, region, or sectional
differences.
Babawo urged the Speaker to maintain his exemplary leadership style, which promotes peace, progress, and harmony in the House of Representatives. The event was attended by renowned politicians, clerics, traditional rulers, business leaders, and other stakeholders in the Zaria Federal Constituency. The stakeholders unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Speaker, acknowledging his efforts to bring development to the constituency.
