Update III: Four days ago, I announced the facilitation of extra blocks of classrooms in three public schools in Kaduna North Federal Constituency. I am pleased to announce that the construction of the block of classrooms in Government Secondary School, (Asma’u Makarfi), in Unguwar Shanu/Abakpa Ward has commenced. We will be naming the block of classrooms after the late Mallam Salihijo Ahmed, a foremost consultant to Petroleum Development Fund(PTF), under the leadership of late President Muhammadu Buhari during the military government of the late General Sani Abacha.
Originally from Adamawa, he lived in Kaduna and under his direction and others including our mother, Dr. Amina Mohammed of the United Nations, the PTF directly improved the lives of the average Nigerian on an unprecedented scale. He sadly passed away in 1999 but we continue to celebrate this father figure and appreciate his legacies as one of the early bold reformers to emerge from our beloved state. May Almighty Allah bless his gentle soul.
His children, continue to shine and thrive. My elder brother, Ahmed (Modi) Salihijo, the former Executive Secretary of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and a current aspirant for the House of Reps in Adamawa State. One of his daughters, a former schoolmate of mine in Kaduna, Lomè and Wales, Zainab Salihijo is one of the most successful entrepreneurs from the North. We are proud of all she does for young man and she is gem from Kaduna North in our eyes. Her Pink Fleur brand continues to inspire numerous young women interested in fashion and creativity. All his children thriving in their various interests.
I would like to thank my team of advisers supervising the project. I must always commend the contractor (whom I have never met) for moving swiftly. As we did with LEA Rafin Guza, Government Secondary School, Unguwar Rimi, we will end up beautifying the school by adding some art work and greenery in partnership with local artists and gardeners. Attached are some pictures of the ongoing work in this school. I urge the public, particularly the people of Unguwar Shanu/Abakpa Ward to also keep an eye and report to us if the need arises. Thank you.
Signed
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
Member.
Kaduna North Federal Constituency
Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations.
June 11, 2026.