NEDC Launches Six Mega Schools, Vocational Centres to Spark Educational, Economic Revival in Yobe
By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu
In a bold step to transform the education and employment landscape in Yobe State, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has unveiled six mega schools and vocational training centres strategically located across the state.
The newly inaugurated institutions two each in Gashua, Potiskum, and Buni/Yadi (the hometown of Governor Mai Mala Buni) aim to empower youths with quality education and practical skills for self-reliance.
At the commissioning ceremony in Damaturu on Monday, the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, described the projects as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader commitment to fast-track reconstruction and development across the insurgency-affected Northeast.
“The establishment of these centres is a deliberate move to bridge regional disparities and fast-track sustainable growth,” Ahmadu said. He highlighted the need for similar development commissions in other parts of the country, noting that the devastation caused by the 16-year Boko Haram insurgency claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced more than 2 million people, especially in Yobe, Adamawa, and Borno states.
Beyond the mega schools, the Minister also inaugurated a modern auditorium complex at Yobe State University (YSU), featuring literature and music theatres. An additional ICT centre in Damaturu was also opened to promote digital learning and innovation.
NEDC’s Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, revealed that several additional projects are nearing completion and would form part of the commission’s second phase of development initiatives in the state.
“This occasion reflects the Federal Government’s roadmap for regional transformation, positioning Yobe as a model for peace, progress, and prosperity,” Alkali stated.
Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali, lauded NEDC for its impactful interventions across critical sectors such as education, health, and housing.
He stressed that the new educational facilities would not only rebuild lives but also restore hope for a brighter future in the post-insurgency era.
