SGF, Danjuma, others pledge to revive dilapidated Katsina-Ala college

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, along with the Benue State Government and retired General T.Y. Danjuma, pledged their support for reviving the dilapidated Government College, Katsina-Ala. They made the commitment during a ₦5 billion fundraising event for the institution's upgrade in Abuja. The SGF, represented by Simeon Tyingu, emphasized the importance of education and infrastructure in public schools and urged old boys, corporate organizations, philanthropists, and well-meaning Nigerians to contribute to the project.

SGF Akume stated that the Federal Government was committed to supporting initiatives that improve the quality of education and infrastructure in public schools. The Benue State Deputy Governor, Samuel Ode, representing Governor Hyacinth Alia, assured that the state government would partner with the college's Old Boys Association to restore the institution to its former glory.

Katsina-Ala Old Boys Association, responsible for the school's renovation and upgrading, aims to raise ₦5 billion to improve classrooms, laboratories, hostels, ICT centers, and sporting facilities.