Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has officially unveiled a school and clinic that were reconstructed and furnished by his wife, Amina Oyiza Bello, in the Eika-Ohizenyi community located within the state’s Local Government Area.
During the inauguration of these projects, which were funded by the governor’s wife through her charitable initiative, the Hayat Foundation, Governor Bello encouraged other individuals who are fortunate to contribute, regardless of the scale, to the advancement and improvement of their communities.
The two projects were unveiled to celebrate the 16th birthday of the Governor’s first son, Hayatula Bello, in whose name the Hayat Foundation was initiated.
In appreciation of the efforts of his wife to change the fortunes of her people through the initiatives, the governor declared free education for pupils of the school as well as secondment of teachers to strengthen the manpower need of the school.
He also revealed that the administration would ensure the construction of the access road to the school in addition to the provision of a bus to facilitate academic activities in the school.
On her part, the wife of the governor and founder of the Hayat Foundation, Amina Bello, said the projects signified a special homecoming for her, noting that the clinic would run three days of free Medicare for residents of the community.
Thrilled by the joy and excitement of her people as a result of the projects, she narrated how she had always been inspired to make a difference in the lives of the people through selfless services and support.
She commended her husband, Bello for providing whole-hearted support for the success of the projects, noting that he had been there for her and Hayat Foundation in all its undertakings.
Amina Bello called on the youths to make themselves available in the service of society, urging them to contribute their time and skills through community volunteering to add positive values to their environment.
