Lawmaker sponsors five students to study medicine

​Bako, representing Rafi Constituency in the State House of Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that the sponsorship was part of efforts to support the educational pursuits of youths.

Five students are to enjoy full scholarship to study medicine at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, courtesy a Niger State lawmaker, Danlami Bako.

Bako, representing Rafi Constituency in the State House of Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that the sponsorship was part of efforts to support the educational pursuits of youths.

He said: “The sponsorship is my own little way of encouraging the educational development of our teeming youths in Rafi.

“The importance of education in one’s life cannot be over-emphasised and that is why I support people who are willing to embrace it.”

Bako disclosed that he had paid the WAEC, NECO and JAMB fees of 22 students drawn from the 11 wards in his constituency.

He listed some of the ongoing projects embarked upon by him as an Islamic school, NYSC lodge in Kwana, renovation of hostels in Government Day Women’s College, Kagara, as well as purchase of eight transformers.

According to him, 25 new boreholes and rehabilitation of 250 others had been executed.

As part of efforts to unite the communities in his constituency, the lawmaker said an inter-ward football competition had been inaugurated.

On the relationship between the executive and legislature in the state, Bako said it was cordial, noting that the cordial relationship was responsible for the successes so far achieved by the state government.

He said: “To be honest, our relationship with the executive has been good, though we disagree on issues from time-to-time which is normal.

“And I think it is the good relationship we have enjoyed so far that is responsible for the rapid development being witnessed in the state.

“We will continue to put the interest of the public above all other considerations as we seek to move the state forward.”