By Khalid Doya Idris
The lawmaker representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro, has made a significant contribution to the educational development of his constituency. He has donated the sum of N3,050,000 to cover the SSCE-NECO examination fees for 105 final-year students in four Gifted Secondary Schools located in Sade, Darazo, Soro, and Gabarin.
The donation was made through the Darazo-Ganjuwa Subsidised Shuttle Service, which is part of its core mission to support sustainable legacy projects within the constituency. According to a statement issued in Bauchi by the Chairman of the Management Committee of the shuttle service, Engr. Idris Miya, the tuition-free schools were established in 2021 by Hon. Soro to cater to the most academically gifted students in the constituency.
"This donation aligns with Rep. Mansur Manu Soro’s vision of institutionalizing innovative financing mechanisms to ensure the sustainability of his legacy projects in education, health, and water supply sectors beyond his tenure," Miya said. He further assured that the Shuttle Service would continue to support initiatives that directly impact the lives of people in Darazo and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.
The Darazo-Ganjuwa Subsidized Shuttle Service, launched in 2022 by the lawmaker, provides affordable transport for residents at a rate of N20 per kilometer. The routes currently cover Bauchi–Potiskum, Bauchi–Ningi, and Darazo–Dukku, creating employment opportunities and boosting income generation across the transport value chain.
The students and school administrators expressed their gratitude to Rep. Soro for his generosity and commitment to education in the constituency. This gesture is seen as a significant boost to the students' academic pursuits and a testament to Rep. Soro's dedication to improving the lives of his constituents.