Kilema Youths Donate School to Nasarawa Community

Kilema Youth Development Association Lafia, KIYDAL, Nasarawa state, has donated a school to the Kilema community to encourage the acquisition of knowledge, both in Islamic and conventional education.

The aim, according to the association, is to provide children in locality with the knowledge and skills to become responsible members of society.

In his speech at the official inauguration of the school on Wednesday in Kilema community, the Chairman of KIYDAL, Usman Abubakar Zanwa, revealed the name of the newly established institution as Kilema Islamiyya Community School.

He said the association recognised the importance of education in shaping children’s future, adding that Islam placed great emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge.

Zanwa expressed optimism that the school would help children to acquire Islamic knowledge, develop good character and imbibe values such as discipline, honesty, respect, compassion and service to humanity.

In his words: “We are conscious that establishing a school is only the beginning. The sustainability and success of the institution will depend on the collective support of the government, community leaders, parents, philanthropists and other stakeholders.

“We therefore appeal to the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, relevant government agencies, philanthropists and well-meaning individuals to support the school with teaching materials, qualified teachers, infrastructure and other necessary facilities.”

The KIYDAL chairman added that the association was established to contribute to the social, educational, economic and human development of the community as well as promoting unity, peace and responsible leadership among youths.

He added that community development required collective efforts from the government, traditional institutions, civil society organisations, religious bodies, the private sector and responsible citizens.

The association also commissioned its new office accommodation, to serve as a permanent coordination centre for its programmes and activities.

According to Zanwa, the office would provide a suitable environment for members to plan and implement projects aimed at improving the welfare of youths and the wider community.

“We see the office not simply as a physical structure, but as a symbol of commitment, organisation and continuity. It is our hope that future generations of KIYDAL members will look back at this day as a turning point in the history of the association.”

In an address at the event, the Commissioner for Electoral Operations at the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission and chairman of the occasion, Muhammad Ilele Gayam, commended the youths for their commitment to community development.

Gayam, who was represented by Hassan Waziri, said the association had demonstrated dedication through initiatives aimed at alleviating the hardship of residents, particularly vulnerable members of the community.

“As stakeholders in Lafia, we must support the association because they have impacted on the lives of vulnerable individuals at all times,” he said.