Kilema Youth Development Association Launches New School

The Kilema Youth Development Association Lafia has inaugurated the Kilema Islamiyya Community School in the Kilema community of Nasarawa State to promote access to both Islamic and conventional education. The association's chairman, Usman Abubakar Zanwa, stated that the initiative aims to improve children's knowledge and skills, preparing them to be responsible members of society.

During the inauguration on Wednesday, Zanwa highlighted the importance of education in shaping children's futures and the emphasis Islam places on acquiring knowledge. He called for support from the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, and other stakeholders to ensure the school's sustainability through teaching materials, qualified teachers, and infrastructure.

The association also commissioned a new office to serve as a coordination center for its programs, symbolizing commitment and continuity. Muhammad Ilele Gayam, the Commissioner for Electoral Operations at the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, commended the youths for their dedication to community development.