Easter: Buhari urges Nigerians to pray for peace, security

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday rejoiced with all Nigerians, especially the Christian brethren on the glorious occasion of the celebration of Easter 2019.

President Buhari in his Easter message urged Nigerians to use the season to show love to their neighbours, and cater for the needs of the less-privileged in their midst.

“Our nation is currently gripped with gloom over unfortunate killings, kidnappings, and violence, as seen in the recent tragic incidents in some states of the federation.

“This should not be. We must reinforce the bond of brotherhood and good neighbourliness that citizens of a cohesive country must share. We must not allow the few bad elements in our communities to put asunder our communal tendencies and chords of unity.

He enjoined all Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and security to return to all parts of the country.

Reps pass to establish polytechnic

By Ozibo Ozibo

The House of Representatives has passed for third reading a bill seeking to establish the Federal Polytechnic, Fagge, Kano State.

The bill was introduced on the floor of the House last year and was sponsored by Aminu Suleiman Goro (APC, Kano), who represents Fagge Federal Constituency.

The bill passed second reading in May last year and was referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education and TetFund, chaired by the Kano lawmaker.

The committee held a public hearing on the bill where all the stakeholders endorsed the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Fagge.

The bill states that the polytechnic would provide opportunities for technical education in furtherance of the government’s economic objective of ensuring efficient, dynamic and self-reliant economy. bill Fagge