In a bid to promote educational development and equal opportunities, the Chairman of the House Committee on Northeast Development Commission and Member representing Kaga, Magumeri, and Gubio Federal Constituency, Hon. Usman Zannah, has flagged off the distribution of 900 free JAMB forms to students in his constituency.
The initiative, which took place across Kaga, Magumeri, and Gubio Local Government Areas, aims to support indigent students who might otherwise struggle to afford the registration fee for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Commitment to Education and Youth Empowerment
Representing the lawmaker at the event, Magumeri Local Government Executive Chairman, Hon. Abubakar Abdulkadir (Bukar Yaro), emphasized that the program is part of Hon. Zannah’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young people from pursuing higher education.
“The goal of Hon. Usman Zannah is to make sure our children are educated. An educated mind is a liberated mind. That is why we have made education one of the pillars of our agenda,” said Abdulkadir.
In his remarks, Dr. Bashir Alhaji Bukar highlighted that the free JAMB form distribution has become a yearly tradition, reaffirming the lawmaker’s dedication to supporting students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Stakeholders Applaud the Initiative
The event drew commendation from several key figures, including:
- Hon. Mustapha Daima, APC Party Chairman of Kaga
- Alhaji Kaka Mohammed, APC Party Chairman of Magumeri
- Alhaji Dogo Mohammed, APC Party Chairman of Gubio
- Hon. Abba Gana, Vice Chairman of Kaga
- Alhaji Modu Kangadi, Elder Statesman
They all recognized the impact of the initiative in providing equal academic opportunities for students across the constituency.
Additionally, Yagana Mohammed, a health worker from Magumeri MCH, underscored the importance of girl-child education and skill acquisition, stressing that education empowers young girls to break societal barriers and achieve economic independence.
Investing in the Future
Hon. Zannah’s free UTME form distribution initiative is widely seen as a significant step toward fostering academic excellence and ensuring that students from underprivileged families have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
As the 2025 UTME approaches, this initiative serves as a lifeline for students, reaffirming the lawmaker’s commitment to investing in the future of Borno State’s youth.
