Danjuma Leads N5 Billion Fundraiser for Historic School

Retired Lieutenant General and former Chief of Army Staff Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma is spearheading a N5 billion fundraising campaign for the rehabilitation of Government College Katsina-Ala in Benue State, as the school celebrates its 111th anniversary. The fundraising event, organized by the Katsina-Ala Old Boys Association (KAOBA), is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

Chief Anthony Adda, the national president of KAOBA, stated that the initiative aims to address the prolonged neglect of the school by the responsible authorities. Danjuma previously renovated five hostels at the school, setting an example for other alumni to contribute.

Adda expressed concerns over the deteriorating infrastructure, stating that some classrooms have not been updated since he attended in 1967. He emphasized the need for alumni to take action to prevent further decline, noting issues such as land encroachment and the sale of staff quarters by past administrations.