Law Establishing Kogi State University Kabba Signed Into Law By Gov. Bello.

Governor Yahaya Bello has signed into law establishing the Kogi State University, Kabba with a promise to matriculate the first set of students before the expiration of his tenure.

Yahaya made the disclosure, while signing the law establishing the University at the Government House, Lokoja.

Bello disclosed that as the masterplan for the take off of the University is ready, his administration will on Monday submit it for approval and recognition by the National University Commission (NUC).

He also disclosed that the College of Education, Technical, Kabba will be relocated to Yagba Federal Constituency.

While speaking at the signing, Governor Bello described the feat to establish the University in Kabba as a generational ambition for Okunland and Kogi West in general.

The Governor expressed happiness that the University is happening in his own time after several efforts by past leaders from Okunland.

The siting of the University in Kabba, Bello explained, is in compliance with his principle of fairness, equity and Justice.

With the Kogi State University, Kabba now in place, Governor Bello expressed optimism and confidence that children from the state seeking admission will not suffer admission challenges again.

While pointing out that his administration, since assumption of office does not take issues of education lightly, said that he inherited some months old strike at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Ayingba, adding that since he solved the matter, seven years down the line, the institution and other tertiary institutions have not witnessed any strike action.

While maintaining that no society will develop without peace and security, he assured that he would get rid of crimes and criminals living within the state.

Governor Bello also promised to route out all forms of criminals from their hideouts, saying that the state is no longer safe for kidnappers, their sponsors and sympathizers as well as for those aiding or abetting any of them.