Alumni Oppose N8bn PPP for Federal Government College Kano

The alumni association of Federal Government College Kano (FGCKOSA) has expressed strong opposition to a proposed N8 billion public-private partnership (PPP) that involves the concession of 30 hectares of land within the school. In a statement issued on Monday, they warned that this move undermines the integrity of one of Nigeria's foremost educational institutions and threatens its legacy.

The alumni group has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately halt the plan, emphasizing that the concession represents a gradual erosion of national educational assets. They highlighted the importance of the school in promoting national integration and long-term development.

The association has raised concerns about the potential commercialization of educational land, which they argue could expose students to security risks and disrupt the learning environment. They also noted that the land earmarked for concession includes vital recreational space necessary for future development.

The Global Construct Company, which defends the concession, claims it aims to upgrade the institution's infrastructure without direct public funding, with the agreement set to cover 33 hectares of underutilized land.