President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna.

This was disclosed in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesman for Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday.

Mr Nkwocha stated that Mr Shettima made this known when he paid a condolence visit to Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.

The Kukah family lost Yohanna Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu chiefdom, in the Zangon Kataf LGA, Kaduna.

The vice-president also revealed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a federal medical centre in Kafanchan.

He added, “With Senator Katung and members of the House of Representatives, we have reached out to President Bola Tinubu, and he has consented to the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna.”

Mr Shettima emphasised the president’s commitment to the development of Southern Kaduna, citing the appointment of Christopher Musa as chief of defence staff as evidence of the need for attention to the region’s security needs.

“Be rest assured that President Tinubu has the people of Kaduna and the people of Southern Kaduna at heart,” he stated.

Mr Shettima also commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State “for his inclusive governance approach, as governance is about linking all component parts to have a sense of belonging.”

He assured that the federal government would work with the state government to ensure development reaches Southern Kaduna, particularly in road infrastructure.

(NAN)