Adamawa ADC governorship candidate promises free, compulsory education

Sen. Abdul-Aziz Nyako, the gubernatorial candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), has promised to provide free and compulsory primary education, if elected. Nyako made the promise on Sunday in Shelleng Local Government Area of the state during a rally to woo votes for his political ambition. Nyako said there would also be free uniform to complement Federal government feeding programme, while welfare of teachers would be given priority to attract qualified teachers. Nyako, who is the serving Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, said it was high time necessary steps were taken to restore the dwindling quality of education in the state. Nyako, who is also the son of former governor of the state, Murtala Nyako, said he would revive the free medical care to pregnant women and children in the state. He noted that the programme was introduced by the Nyako administration but abandoned by successive administrations in the state. Also to be resuscitated according to the ADC candidate are skills acquisition centres, vocational training centres, technical skills training centre and special assistance programme. In his speech, the Shelleng Local Government chairman of ADC, Usman Abubaka, said the people of Adamawa were concerned over poor health care, fallen standard of education and infrastructure. According to him, the state needs an experienced hand and committed person like ADC governorship candidate to provide solutions to the problems confronting the state.