In order to enhance the standard of education in Kogi State, a philanthropist and mogul, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Kutepa has built, equipped and donated a science laboratory worth N150 million to his Alma-Mater, Government Secondary School, Dekina.
The project, which was commissioned by Governor Ibrahim Idirs recently, was part of the activities to mark the 78th anniversary of the college.
Alhaji Idris used the occasion to reiterate the determination of his administration to bequeath to younger generations in the state qualitative education will equip them for the current global challenges.
He noted that education was the bed-rock of meaningful and sustainable development in any society hence, the resolve of his administration to leave no stone unturned in its quest to put the education system on the path of steady and sustainable growth.
He commended Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa for his patriotic zeal and concern for the well-being of people of the state, while calling on other well-to-do indigenes to emulate him.
Earlier, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa said he was moved to embark on the project to enhance the standard of education which he observed had not only declined to an abysmal level, but was also affecting national values, resourcefulness, creativity, discipline and leadership in the country.
By Aduku Aruwa.

Govt Approves Sec School for Ayede-Amuro
In pursuance of its effort to bring qualitative education to the door-steps of the rural populace, Kogi State Government has approved the siting of another Government Day Secondary School at Aiyede-Amuro in Mopamuro local Governemnt Area of the state.
Speaking during his working visit to the site, Commissioner for Education, Chief Sylvester Onoja explained that government’s decision to approve the school is informed by its commitment to bequeath qualitative education which he described as the greatest dividend of democracy, to next generations.
The commissioner who urged the principal of the school to reside in the community, described as worrisome a situation where many principals of secondary schools in the state stay outside the village where they teach, stressing that the present administration would no longer condone such.
He also urged the students to be committed to their studies, adding that government is committed to lay a solid foundation that would enhance teaching and leaving situation.
Earlier, the council chairman, Mr. Abayomi Obaro commended the government for establishing the school in his council area.
He assured that his council would complement the state government’s effort to actualize its dream of qualitative education for Mopamuro people.
Also, speaking the principal of the school, Deaconess Olorunyomi Roseline urged the government to provide all necessary tools that would enhance effective learning and teaching in the school.