Marafa Primary School Minna Old Boys Honours Gov Bago.
By : Samsom Alfa Minna.
Niger state Governor Umar Bago has been bestowed with the spectacular leadership award by the 1985 set of Marafa primary school in Minna.
The ceremony which was performed last Saturday at the Banquet Hall of Justice Legbo Kutigi international conference center Minna tagged “reunion luncheon and award of Marafa primary school set of 85”.
The ceremony which was also witnessed by friends and well wishers was a time for class of 85 students to reunite after over 38 years to revive and restore the lost glory of the school interms of infrastructures.
The Marafa primary school which is situated in the main bowl of MINNA ,the alumni decided to meet after 38 years to honour governor Umar Bago and four others who have excelled in their various fields of endeavor.
In his address at the occasion the Chairman of the Marafa primary school Minna old students association,Class of 85,Alh Umar Musa Zago thanked the head teacher, teachers for moulding them to reach this far.
“Our head teacher and teachers were endearing and saw us as their Children made the learning easier for us, irrespective of belief, tongue, gender or social status of our parents”.
Zago explained that the descipline of those years are still perfecting in them, the reason “we were excelling in our different path making impact in our generation across private and public sectors.”
“It pleases us to have a sitting governor Umar Bago as Marafa 85 set which is blessed with Men and Women,we are proud to be part of this great school particularly the 85 set as we have make history today after over 38 years”.
“We are glad to give you this spectercular award for making impact in the public glare as a politician over the years, particularly for making this reunion a reality,we assured you of our unflinching support with prayers as you steer the ship of the state to achieve the New Niger agenda.”
Other recipients of award of excellence includes, the state Chairman of the Nigeria institute of Architects,Arch Aliyu Yerima, Engr Gimba Yisa,Abdul Wasiu Amusa and Hajiya Fatima Kolo, while the clergy of the old students, Pastor Samuel Audu prayed for the good health and a successful tenure of governor Umar Bago.
