THE Rumfa College Old Boys Association (RUMFOBA) Class ’94 marked its 30th anniversary in Kano on Thursday, with a call to the Kano state government to establish database centres in each community.
These centres, to be led by village heads, would provide vital data on households across the state, enabling informed decision-making, planning, and project implementation.¹
Chairman of RUMFOBA Class ’94, Engineer Professor Ibrahim Sani Madugu, emphasized the importance of these database centres in ensuring security, supporting community development, and promoting small-scale industries and trades.
The class chapter has undertaken two major projects to support their alma mater: ensuring water availability in major areas and installing a CCTV surveillance system.
Following consultations with the Principal, additional projects were identified, including:
– Solar-Based Security Lights_: for vulnerable areas such as the NCC computer centre and laboratories
– Carpets for School Mosques_
– Replacement of Dead Solar Batteries_
– Payment of Owed Allowances_ for security personnel
Engineer Madugu stressed the need for the Kano state government to leverage renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to address electricity challenges.
He commended the government’s efforts in establishing the Kano Hydro Electricity Development Company (KHEDCO) and power stations at Tiga and Karaye dams.
Madugu, who leads a research team on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) at Kampala International University, highlighted the importance of addressing climate change threats and exploring innovative solutions.
During the anniversary celebration, three individuals were awarded for their commitment to supporting Rumfa College and the educational sector in Kano State: former Governor Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar-mata, and another recipient.
Kano State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar-mata, commended RUMFOBA’s dedication to education and advised the union to focus on successfully implementing single projects annually, while communicating other challenges to the state government for necessary attention.