By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbl
Kebbi State has once again made its mark in the educational sphere, as the Government Girls Secondary School Tudun Wada, Birnin Kebbi, emerged as the second runner-up in the just-concluded National Junior Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians (JETS) competition held in Abuja.
The triumphant students were presented to a visibly elated Governor Nasir Idris, at an epochal event held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on Sunday. The students were awarded a N250,000 cheque, which was also presented to the Governor.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Idris praised the students and their teachers, saying, "Our daughters have made us proud. The teachers have also made me and the government of Kebbi State proud." He commended the Principal and teachers for their commitment to facilitating the students' success.
The Governor also announced a N2 million reward for the Principal and teachers, as well as another N2 million for the students. He emphasized the importance of education, stating, "Kebbi State Government is for teachers. They played crucial roles in my emergence as a Governor. Government will continue to improve the living standard of the teachers, and we have prioritized education."
Dr. Idris, a former teacher himself, reiterated his commitment to education, saying, "My number one agenda is education, my number two agenda is education, and my number three agenda is also education." He also announced automatic employment for a volunteer teacher who assisted the students in preparing for the competition.
The Chief of Staff, Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, commended the Governor for his invaluable support to education, saying, "He is a teacher par excellence, and we are still learning from him every day. Education is his core mandate and agenda. He finds peace and happiness around the teaching and learning sector."
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