Councillor Nwachukwu donates exercise books to pupils in Jos
Donation in Pictures
Councillor representing Tafawa Balewa Ward and Chairman, Committee on Health, Jos North LGC, Hon. Austine Nwachukwu, has donated exercise books to every pupil of Township Primary School, Jos.
The donation was part of efforts to give back to his community and touch the lives of the people and also celebrate his two years in office
The donation was made at a brief ceremony held at the school during the morning assembly on Friday, October 23, 2026. The pupils, clad in their school uniforms, received the books with excitement as teachers, parents and community leaders watched.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Nwachukwu said the gesture, though modest, was made from what he has received, with the aim of enhancing teaching and learning in the school. He noted that education remains the foundation for the future of the children and that every support, no matter how small, goes a long way in encouraging them to stay in school and take their studies seriously.
He appreciated the Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area for giving councillors the enabling environment to execute projects at the grassroots level. He also commended the Executive Governor of Plateau State, HE. Caleb Mutfwang Esq., for the laudable projects visible across various wards in the state, noting that the governor’s projects are visible in all the Seventeen Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The councillor urged all eligible voters to come out en masse and vote for the governor and president at the forthcoming elections.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Leader of the Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Okoro Uzoma Anthony, appreciated Hon. Nwachukwu for giving back to his community. “This is worthy of note,” he said.
He expressed deep gratitude to the Executive Chairman for his unwavering support to all councillors representing the various wards of the Local Government.
“This is why you can see activities going on in various wards. We can confidently say that the councillors are touching lives at the grassroots level. We are carrying out projects courtesy of our Executive Chairman,” he said.
He also appreciated the teachers for their diligence in nurturing the learners, while encouraging the pupils to work hard and be diligent in order to achieve their dreams.
Presenting the books to Elder Isaiah Kyauta Sambo, the Education Secretary of Jos North LGA, the Chairman of the Berom Community Development Association, Plateau State, Da Silas Bot Pwajok, applauded the councillor and his delegation for making the day a memorable one in the lives of the learners. He prayed for God’s continued guidance on the councillors and others holding positions in government.
Receiving the exercise books, the Head Teacher, Mrs. Salomew Farmson , thanked the honourable councillor for the donation, noting that the gesture would no doubt enhance learning in the school. She prayed for more wisdom, guidance and God’s favour for the councillor.
Present at the event were the Deputy Director from Plateau SUBEB, the Deputy Leader of the Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Okoro Uzoma Anthony; the Board member – Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, Rev. Canon Dr. Alexander Anokwuru (JP); Hon. Maureen Odilimuo; Elder Danjuma Dapiya; other party leaders and stakeholders in Tafawa Balewa Ward.
It would be recalled that similar gesture was recently extended to the pupils of St. Luke’s Primary School, Jos.
