The Member representing Mayo Belwa Constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to promoting science education among students in his constituency.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen at the State Assembly Complex in Yola, Hon. Kallamu expressed concern over the low number of students pursuing science-related courses and emphasized the urgent need to encourage interest in science for the development and future progress of Mayo Belwa.
To address the challenge, the lawmaker revealed that a Committee on Educational Interventions has been established.
He said the committee’s mandate includes guiding and counseling students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, with the aim of fostering a stronger interest in science and related fields.
As a beneficiary of education himself, Hon. Kallamu stated his intention to revive the former Mayo-Belwa integrated youths development association MIYODA Initiative, which previously focused on coaching and mentoring students to enhance academic performance across the area.
He also announced that arrangements are in progress to sponsor outstanding students particularly among the over 100 candidates he sponsored in the last JAMB examination into various tertiary institutions within the state.
The lawmaker disclosed that a group of intellectuals and education experts has been selected to form part of the intervention committee.
Through this platform, he said several educational programs are set to be implemented which include inter-primary school quiz competitions, coaching classes, and other innovative initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes and educational standards in Mayo Belwa.
The lawmaker called on stakeholders and community members to support his efforts and work collectively towards the success of the educational reforms in the constituency.