Alma Mater Celebrates CDS Musa At 50

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, was honoured on Saturday during the 50th reunion of old students of Malam Yahya Abdulkarim Model Primary School, Sokoto.

The event, held at the school premises, brought together former students, teachers, and dignitaries to celebrate the institution’s legacy and achievements.

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, was represented by his Deputy, Idris Muhammad Gobir, who emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the education sector.

He commended the organisers for sustaining the alumni reunion, noting its significance in fostering relationships and advancing the school’s development.

In his remarks, General Musa expressed deep gratitude to his alma mater for shaping his formative years he acknowledged the contributions of past and present teachers and pledged his support for the school’s continued growth.

“This school played a crucial role in shaping my early years, and I am honoured to be back here among my former classmates and teachers. The values and lessons I learnt here have guided me throughout my career,” he stated.

The event also provided an opportunity for the Sokoto State Government to highlight its educational initiatives. The Deputy Governor outlined key achievements, including:

“Construction of 147 new classrooms and renovation of 142 existing ones, provision of 208 VIP toilets, school fencing, and boreholes to enhance learning conditions.

Training and retraining of teachers across all 23 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), procurement of 9,852 sets of furniture for both pupils and teachers and reintroduction of the School Feeding Programme for 23 boarding schools, benefiting over 17,000 students at a cost of ₦680 million annually.

“Provision of sporting facilities for public schools and a monthly imprest of ₦200,000 for principals to handle minor repairs and maintenance, renovation of major secondary and primary schools, including Government Science Secondary School Yabo, Sultan Abubakar College Sokoto, and Sokoto Teachers College”

The Governor’s representative reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to sustaining these initiatives, ensuring Sokoto remains a center of quality education.

The reunion concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding teachers and alumni who have contributed to the school’s progress.

General Musa received special recognition for his distinguished service to the nation and his commitment to giving back to his roots.

Dignitaries, education stakeholders, and community leaders attended the event, commending it as a model for alumni engagement and educational development.