Assembly Member-Elect Promises Pupils Scholarship

Alhaji Bala Yabo, member-elect, Sokoto State House of Assembly, has promised to introduce a scholarship scheme for all qualified pupils in his constituency.

Yabo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Tuesday that the measure would complement the effort of the state government in its resolve to provide qualitative education in the state.

He said education remained a tool needed to fight poverty and all machinery had been put in place to ensure youths acquired western education, to enable them to contribute positively to the development of the area.

“We must at this material time begin necessary modalities that will make our future generation relevant in the task ahead,” he said.

Yabo who will represent Yabo Constituency, also called on the people to continue to leave in peace with one another, to ensure rapid political development of the area.

“We must create an enabling environment for all tiers of government to implement to logical conclusion, programmes and policies that will enhance the well-being of the populace.”