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Abubakar Al-Siddique, six-year-old son of Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has been enrolled as a pupil of Kaduna Capital school.

Abubakar was enrolled as a primary one pupil of the public school.

This was made known via the state governor’s Twitter handle on Monday.

According to a series of tweets, the governor had in 2017 promised to ensure that Abubakar attended a public school as a way of showing commitment to fixing public education and raising the standard.

El-Rufai with his son

“Abubakar Al-Siddique El-Rufai has today enrolled as a Primary One pupil pf Kaduna Capital School,” the tweet read.

“On 28 Dec 2017, Malam Nasir El-Rufai stated that ‘I will by personal example ensure that my son that will be six years of age in 2019 will be enrolled in a public school in Kaduna state,  by God’s grace.

“Reforming the Education sector in Kaduna is a continuing struggle against decades of neglect. But the El-Rufai government has a strong commitment to fix public education and raise the standard of public schools so that private education will become only a luxury.

Young el-Rufai with his mother

On 28 Dec 2017, Malam Nasir @elrufai stated that “I will by personal example ensure that my son that will be six years of age in 2019 will be enrolled in a public school in Kaduna State, by God’s grace.”

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) September 23, 2019

I am no fan of yours but this warmed my heart. If all politically exposed persons can patronise our indigenous products and services, we definitely will make progress as a nation. God bless you

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— Ogun parrot (@OgunParrot) September 23, 2019

The development attracted different reactions from commentators on social media. While some commended the governor, others said there was nothing special about enrolling his kid in a public school.

A user, Ogun parrot, said the move by the governor warmed his heart even though he is not a fan. He said the nation will progress if politically exposed persons learn to patronise indigenous products and services.

https://twitter.com/MaryamJokolo/status/1176060258759974912

This is an evidence of #GoodGovernance
@elrufai a leader with example

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— Marvel .C. Obinna (@marvel_thegreat) September 23, 2019

I graduated from Prestigious Kaduna Capital School,Kaduna and I can proudly say it any where, for Sadiq to be in such school he will harness alot in academia.
I commend your fidelity your Excellency.

— Musa Yusuf Ubandoma (@MusaYUbandoma) September 23, 2019

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Leadership by example

— M M Ma'aruf (@MaarufMuhammad4) September 23, 2019

Nice one but there’s also the need for all public servants kids in the state to do same especially the commissioner for education … that will ensure better commitment to service delivery generally.

— xbazzx (@abminu) September 23, 2019

Mallam El,always setting the pace

No Cap!!!

— Scott (@Obinna69934507) September 23, 2019

if all our politicians and rich individuals will use the government products and services including hospitals and schools. I’m certain Nigeria will be a great nation.

— Fatima Kagu 🦋 (@Intee_) September 23, 2019

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https://twitter.com/moyologun/status/1176064360738971653

Pay teachers their money, not just to enroll children into primary

— Boskinave_23 (@Boskinave_YDB) September 23, 2019