From: Niger
Niger State Government has offered a scholarship to 100 students from Agwara local government area to study medical-related courses within and outside Nigeria. The announcement was made by Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago during his visit to Agwara, as part of his statewide projects monitoring tour.
According to Governor Bago, the scholarship award in the medical field aims to produce adequate and qualified health workers to attend to the health needs of the people of Agwara. He also revealed plans to upgrade the Level 2 Primary Healthcare in Agwara to a general hospital, providing improved and effective healthcare services.
The governor encouraged parents to take advantage of the free education in the state and register their children, emphasizing that education is key to opening many doors. Additionally, he promised to build a market in Agwara to boost trade, leveraging the area's huge agricultural potential.
During his visit, Governor Bago inspected the proposed site for the All Progressives Congress (APC) local government secretariat in Agwara, promising to support the project and ensure the road leading to the secretariat is tarred. He also urged party officials to plant trees around the secretariat, aligning with his Green Initiative.
The governor visited the palace of Sarkin Agwara, Alh. Hassan Zakari Mohammed, to seek royal blessings and expressed gratitude for the warm reception. Furthermore, he inspected the Bi-water project in Rofia community, assuring the people that they will have access to potable water within the next three months.
Jafaru Mohammed, member representing Borgu-Agwara federal constituency, and Nura Garba, member representing Agwara in the state assembly, appreciated the governor for his responsiveness to the people's needs, describing him as a true leader worthy of emulation.
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