The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on the donation of Multiple lecture theatres to the Kaduna State University and by Extension, Kaduna State Government.
The Minister who commissioned the projects by the Agency on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 in Kaduna, Kaduna State, was accompanied by the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, who was represented by Her Excellency, Dr Hadiza Balarabe.
In his keynote address, the Minister said; “As we count down to the inauguration of a new government, I count it both an honour and a privilege to stand before the good people of Nigeria to commission projects that will have a life-changing impact on our nation’s history. The projects to be commissioned here today stand as a testament to the unending commitment of the Federal Government to building structures with long-lasting socio-economic rewards.
“Over the past few weeks, we have travelled across the nation to commission lofty projects by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, and I dare say that NIMASA has displayed to Nigerians and indeed the whole world that the Agency is a socially responsible organization, playing its part in poverty alleviation through the development of projects targeted at human capacity development.
“Today we will commission one such project: the Twin Lecture Theatre donated to the Kaduna State University by NIMASA. This will further provide a comfortable learning environment for our students and serve as a centre for the development of competencies in the Maritime Sector at large.
“Let me also state that Kaduna State University is one of the budding Universities in the country that deserves every attention to make it an envy of other learning institutions across the globe. Indeed, the delivery of the twin lecture theatres which are fitted with modern learning gadgets has further advanced the university’s repute.
“I want to commend, the Director General of NIMASA, for the completion of this laudable project and to further advise the leadership of Kaduna State University to pay more attention to the transport sector especially the blue economy where there are numerous opportunities for the youth.”
“I want to deeply appreciate my brother, the Governor of Kaduna State, his Excellency Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for the support he has given us throughout the delivery of this project.
“The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe for her tireless efforts and support she has given and for also gracing us with her presence at this commissioning.”
Responding, the Deputy Governor thanked NIMASA and the Federal Ministry of Transportation for delivering such laudable projects for the development of the Kaduna State Government, noting that the aesthetics and the quality of modern-day gadgets are unique.
The Minister concluded by reiterating the Ministry’s commitment to infrastructural development in Nigeria. “As I conclude, let me reiterate that the FMOT would continue to do its part in Transportation infrastructural development across Nigeria and our commitment to this remains unwavering. We shall continue to support every development in the transport sector that would lead to the realization of economic growth for the benefit of every Nigerian.
“It is now my pleasure to commission these projects for improved service delivery.
Thank you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Sambo stated.
At another event that day, the Minister commissioned an Ultra-Modern Skill Acquisition Center in Zaria, by NIMASA.
The Engr. Sambo was accompanied by the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli and Members of the Zazzau Emirate Council.
The Minister lauded NIMASA for several other projects it has delivered in the last few years.
The Minister in his keynote address, said; “The significance of what we are doing today to build human capacity for various sectors of our economy can never be over-emphasized because as a government, we have to be responsible for creating an enabling environment that will encourage our students in their journey towards learning and achieving the required skills which will eventually add value to our national development.
“Once again as an Agency of the government, NIMASA has displayed to Nigerians and indeed the whole world that the Agency is a socially responsible organization and that the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led Federal Government to tackle poverty through human capacity development remains unwavering.
“More importantly, the skill acquisition centre does not only serve as a place of learning, but it also further strengthens our resolve for eliminating and eradicating the out-of-school children that the Federal Government continues to settle, and I assure you, this centre would have a direct positive effect on the Federal Government’s drive to reduce and ultimately eliminate the current challenge of out-of-school children.
“Furthermore, the best and most important aspect of learning is through practical experience and the set-up of this skill acquisition centre will be all-encompassing with a great learning experience that would ensure every student that passes through this centre becomes a master of a specialized art that would add to our economic growth.”
The Minister, without living any stone unturned, commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the impact he has made on Nigerians.
His words: “I would not end this presentation without commending President Muhammadu Buhari who has continuously ensured that the Federal Ministry of Transportation receives all the support that would ensure we make the needed changes to bring positive impact in the lives of Nigerians; An example of this is what we are witnessing today.”
“I must commend the unwavering support of our royal father, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau, for his fatherly role and ensuring the entire Zazzau Emirates key into this project. May Allah Bless you, sir.
The Emir in his remark thanked the Federal Government for such a laudable project and appreciated the DG NIMASA for remembering home.
The Minister later prayed to God to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Kaduna State Government and the Zazzau Emirate.