Establishment of POWA School in Bogoro creates job opportunities for women, youths – LG Chairman

Yakubu Lawi Sumi, chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has said that the establishment of POWA Model Children School in Sum, has created more job opportunities for women and youths.

The chairman said this during the 2026 Cultural Day celebration, held at the school premises. He also said that the school really reduced the rate of unemployment among the people.

He commended the federal government for the intervention.

He also described the intervention as a major achievement for the people of the area, noting that it will significantly promote education and provide a brighter future for the children.

The council boss also expressed his appreciation on behalf of the local government to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and his wife for their roles in bringing the remarkable development to the community.

He stated that the project has created employment opportunities and will ensure that children have access to quality education.

The Bogoro Local Government chairman, Yakubu Lawi Sumi also donated a sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) to support the event and the overall growth of the school.

Elizabeth Patrick, leader of the school, expressed their appreciation to the chairman for his support.

Patrick promised that the management would make good use of the money for the development of the school, Bogoro Local Government, Bauchi State and Nigeria at large.

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