Segun Awofadeji, Gombe
A renowned politician, businessman and philanthropist in Gombe State, Dr Bala Bello Tinka, has officially commissioned and handed over the new classrooms he built in a school in Kwali community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State to the Education Secretary of the area.
Tinka who is the chief executive officer of a construction company ‘Tinka Point Limited’ handed over the classrooms yesterday in a formal ceremony attended by traditional rulers in the area.
In his speech at the ceremony, the philanthropist said this was part of his moves to give back to the society and contribute to the educational development of the community.
He noted that he had executed similar projects in parts of the state and beyond as part of social responsibility.
Responding on behalf of the community, the emir of Yamaltu Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, expressed appreciation to the politician saying it was a laudable project that would impact immensely on the area.
While the secretary of the local government Alhaji Ali Ibrahim charged the education secretary of the local government on maintaining the classrooms.
