By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi
In her usual humility and determination to ensuring that every child in Bauchi enjoys both formal and religious education, the First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, has paid a surprise visit to a private school, Al-Irfan Integrated Academy, Bauchi.
Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed was received by the Proprietor of the Academy, Imam Junaidu Abubakar Bauchi, Chairman Board of Trustees Dr. Mujitaba Abdulkadir and other teachers of the school.
While interacting with pupils and students of the academy, the first lady encouraged them to face their studies with all seriousness and avoid doing anything that will tarnish the image of the school.
She commended the proprietor for his foresight, urging others to emulate him for the overall development of education in the state and beyond.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Academy, Dr. Mujitaba Abdulkadir, while expressing gratitude and appreciation to the state first lady for finding the Academy worthy of special and timely visit, explained to the visitors that, the school was established barely a year ago and has 150 pupils, from within and outside the country.
He informed that the academy incorporates both western and Islamic education, as well as Quranic memorisation.
Highlight of the occasion was display of talents by the pupils and students of the school to entertain and welcome the first lady and her entourage to the school.
The first lady was later conducted round the academy where she expressed appreciation with what she saw.
