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DSS boss donates Islamic school for orphans in Kaduna, names it after Tinubu

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has donated a state-of-the-art Islamic school for orphans and vulnerable children in Kaduna State, naming it the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Centre for Islamic Studies.

The newly commissioned institution, located in the Danbushiya community of the New Millennium City in Chikun Local Government Area, was officially inaugurated on Saturday.

The initiative, funded by Ajayi with support from friends and associates, aims to provide free Islamic and Western education to orphaned and indigent children in the area.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, described the gesture as a beacon of hope amid national hardship. He praised the DSS chief for his generosity and called on other privileged Nigerians to emulate the effort.

The Sultan said: “This school represents a major investment in the future of our children.

“It is even more remarkable that it was built by a non-Muslim for Muslim orphans. That shows unity, compassion, and the hope we must keep alive for Nigeria.”

The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, also commended the DSS boss while using the occasion to highlight the government’s economic progress.

He said recent reforms are stabilizing the economy, with inflation slowing and foreign reserves growing.

“The economy is getting stronger, and with policies currently in place, we’re on the path to sustainable growth and job creation,” Edun said.

Representing the DSS DG at the event, retired DSS Director Alhaji Ahmed Zarma said the project is part of efforts to build public trust and enhance national security through education and community engagement.

Kaduna state governor Uba Sani, represented by Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, hailed the project as a symbol of unity and development.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling inequality through education.

“This school offers not just education, but opportunity and hope. We are proud to support such efforts in our state,” Balarabe said.

The centre will offer both Islamic and conventional education to children who would otherwise lack access to formal learning.

Its naming after President Tinubu, officials said, is in recognition of his leadership and commitment to national development.

The commissioning ceremony attracted religious leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, and members of the public.

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