Mr. Dominic Yahaya, the paramount ruler of the Atyap Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Friday launched a foundation to support the educational pursuit of victims of attacks, particularly orphans in his domain.

The paramount ruler launched the ‘Jumma Gambo Yahaya Foundation’ at his palace in Zango Kataf with N4 million to cater for 118 orphans out of the 267 registered.

Yahaya said, “This is the first batch of the scholarship which cuts across seven communities including Hausa-Fulanis who are also victims of the carnage.”
He said that Gov. Babagana Zulum’s giant strides in promoting the education of children orphaned by Boko haram insurgency inspired him to launch the foundation.

“Atyap chiefdom has experienced similar sad developments, hence, the need to assist the orphans who have lost both parents during banditry attacks,” Yahaya added.
The traditional ruler called on other well meaning individuals and organisations to key into the project and ensure victims of attacks received the education they needed.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of Zangon Kataf LGA, Mr Francis Sani, who commended the traditional ruler’s gesture, supported the foundation with N1.5 million.

He said that the council has been doing so much in settling the medical bills and school fees of some of the victims.
The Chairman of the event, Barnabas Tagan, said the gesture was a tribute to their rich heritage and an embodiment of their collective responsibility towards the most vulnerable members of their chiefdom.

According to him, the gesture is a symbol of the chiefdom’s unwavering commitment to providing hope and a brighter future for those who have faced adversity.
“Orphans and widows often bear the brunt of life’s harshest trials.
They are left to navigate a challenging world with limited resources and support.

“It is during these times of adversity that we must step forward and extend a helping hand.
“We launch this scholarship with the conviction that education is the most potent tool for transformation.
“Education empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty, opens opportunities, and instills self-confidence,” Tagan added