Kano Science Schools Old Students Associations (KASSOSA) projected to raise over 950 million Naira from its members and other philanthropists to renovate and improve the educational system of Science Colleges in Kano and Jigawa.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary-General of KASSOSA Malam Habibu Ahmadu and sent to Daily News 24.
The statement added that the Association see it necessary to fill the gaps from 13 Science Colleges in Kano and Jigawa, to support the effort of the Governments in renovating and advancing the educational system.
In a Radio Programme monitored, the Publicity Secretary of the Association, Malam Aminu Lawal Hussain, urged all members of KASSOSA to attend the gathering and give the minimum they can afford to modernise Science Colleges.
“School Gap Assessment Committee went round all the collages to record all the problems, dilapidations of structures, Laboratories which needs to be equipped with modern apparatus among others.
“Considering the higher population in projection from Kano and Jigawa, there’s need for philanthropists in the society to contribute or pledge to build some of the dilapidated structures because we need the contributions in any further form.
“As we all know the role of Science education in any developed society, we also need to support our Foundation to get an excellent result shortly,” Aminu Lawal Hussain said.
The statement added that the fundraising gathering would occur at New site Bayero University Convocation Arena on Sunday 5 of December 2021.