SOKOTO – Sokoto State Government on Monday donated six 36-sitter buses to three tertiary educational Institutions in the state.
The institutions include the state university, state polytechnic and the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto.
Presenting the vehicles in Sokoto, Wamakko said each of the Institutions was given two buses.
He said the vehicles were provided to alleviate transportation problems of the Institutions, adding, “the buses will also help in boosting their sources of revenue and reduce heavy dependence on government.
“I must express my appreciation to the various leaders of the institutions for their contribution in boosting standard of education in the state.”
Responding on behalf of the institutions, the Vice Chancellor, Sokoto State University, Prof. Nuhu Yakubu, thanked the state government for the gesture.
Yakubu said the buses would facilitate activities of the schools and strengthen students’ transportation systems.
He said the buses would be properly utilized and maintained by the institutions for the benefit of the state. (NAN)
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