The member representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency of Gombe State, Hon Abdullahi El-Rasheed, has expressed commitment to ensuring comprehensive, holistic and inclusive development of the educational system of his constituents.
He said this at a public hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Colleges of Education on four Bills on Thursday.
El-Rasheed, sponsored one of the Bills for the amendment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act to Establish the Federal College of Education (Special) Dukku, Gombe State and for Related Matters.
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He said, “The bill was read for the first and second time on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 and Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 respectively which seeks to established a higher learning institution that offers courses in various field of education for teachers with special needs and students with disabilities.
“Our gathering today clearly indicates the interest we share collectively in supporting the comprehensive, holistic and inclusive development of our educational system as a nation. As such, I most commend and appreciate our individual efforts and contributions.
“Also, it’s worthy of importance to recognise; acknowledge and appreciate the leadership of the House of Representatives under our amiable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen (Iyan Zazzau); the Chairman and members of the House Committee on Federal Colleges of Education and by extension the entire members of the 10th House of Representatives for their unwavering commitment and support to this important bill which clearly manifested in the expeditious process that led us to today’s public hearing.
“Public hearing of this nature is fundamental and a cardinal component of effective; robust and people-centred lawmaking process and as such I will urge all stakeholders to freely make their presentation and comments.”