Kogi hails assembly over passage of bill to establish science and tech varsity

The Kogi state government has commended the state assembly for the passage of the bill for the establishment of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara.

In a statement on Wednesday, Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner for information, described the passage of the bill as historic.

The commissioner said the government will ensure the prompt signing of the bill into law to enhance quality delivery of the project.

“Today, the patriotic members of the State Assembly have proven once again, that they are the true representatives of the interest of the Kogi people,” Fanwo said.

“With the passage of this bill, the ball is now with the Executive arm of Government to ensure speedy and quality delivery of a STEM-centric institution that will raise 21st century human capital that will power innovation and be the pride of all Kogi people.

“Our location and abundant mineral resources, as well as the fast moving resuscitation plans for the Ajaokuta Steel Industry demand a University specially purposed to feed the resulting surge of industries in our dear state.

“The administration of Governor Yahaya Bello has huge dreams for the state and this is one of the milestones on the road to their actualisation.

“The administration is committed to ensuring that our educational system, and in particular, our tertiary institutions are positioned to provide customised and sustainable solutions for present and future generations.

“We will continue to invest in the development of the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba and our other academic institutions.We are an extraordinary people with extraordinary mineral and human resources. We will assume the lead in industrialization through Science and Technology.”