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Katsina spends N340m to fix vandalised electricity infrastructure at Yar’adua varsity

September 15, 2024 11:33 am

Kaduna spends N340m to fix vandalised electricity infrastructure at Yar’adua varsity

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYUK)

Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina, has approved over N340 million to restore electricity at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYUK).

NAN reports that Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua, the press director at the office of the secretary to the state government (SSG), spoke on Saturday.

Aliyu-Yar’adua said the governor has approved the immediate release of the fund for two separate electricity projects in the university.

“Firstly, the replacement of a 33KVA indoor control panel and other accessories which supply power to the school at the cost of over N260 million, and also the installation of solar security lights awarded at the cost of over N98 million,” he said.

Aliyu-Yar’adua said the decision by the state government aims to address incidents of vandalism and insecurity in the university.

He said Abdullahi Faskari, the SSG who made the announcement, disclosed that the approval was a swift response by the governor to restore a conducive atmosphere of learning and other activities in the institution.

Aliyu-Yar’adua quoted the SSG as saying: “Gov. Radda is concerned about the recent report of power outage which affected the university, hence, the directives to fix it with immediate effect.

“Radda appreciated the various efforts of the management and the understanding exhibited by the staff and students of the university while trying to restore the power supply.”

Earlier, the UMYUK had extended its mid-semester break following issues associated with electricity supply to the university.

“The university’s senate has, at its special meeting, reviewed the progress made on the repairs of electricity supply to the university, which apparently shows that the earlier date given for resumption, Monday, Sept. 16, is not tenable,” it had said.

“In view of the above reality and as state government is working to address the fault, the university senate finds it expedient to suspend the resumption until the electricity supply is fully restored.”