A group, Kogi Rescue Mandate has described former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Usman Jibrin (rtd) as the man that will reposition education in Kogi.
In a press statement to commemorate this year’s Children’s Day celebration, the coordinator of Kogi Rescue Mandate, Adeyemi Charles assured that Admiral Jibrin will make the welfare of teachers top priority if elected as governor of the state.
According to Charles, Admiral Jibrin is a man who sees education as the bedrock of any society and has committed his resources and time in advancing education in Kogi and Nigeria.
“Admiral Jibrin Usman attracted two Naval schools to Kogi state. This is an unprecedented act. He also established the first Naval University in Nigeria. He has vowed to double the budget of Education and specially focus on Universal Basic Education.
“Another area Admiral Jibrin will take seriously is the welfare of teachers and educational infrastructure. He will reevaluate the salary scheme of teachers and introduce enticing allowances to boost the morale and commitment of the teachers,” he said.
Charles called on Kogi electorate to support a man of great vision and mission like Admiral Jibrin to be the next Governor of Kogi state.
He said that the next children’s day under the leadership of Admiral Jibrin will be celebrated with lots of achievements and celebrations.
Admiral Usman Jibrin is a governorship aspirant under All Progressives Congress (APC).
