The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA) has opposed a proposed concession of about 30 hectares of land within Federal Government College Kano, warning that the move could undermine the legacy and integrity of one of Nigeria’s foremost unity schools.
In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, the association called on Bola Tinubu to halt the planned Public-Private Partnership arrangement, describing it as a threat to national educational assets established to promote excellence and unity.
The alumni body said converting part of the school’s land into a commercial venture signals a shift away from educational priorities toward short-term financial interests and could weaken the long-term development goals of the institution.
FGCKOSA noted that alumni had invested billions of naira over the years in infrastructure and academic programmes without laying claim to any portion of the school’s land. It added that it had already set up a foundation to sustain the college’s legacy, with plans to raise about N5bn at its official launch in June 2026.
The association expressed concern that the proposed project—described as a residential and commercial real estate development—could expose students to security risks and reduce open spaces needed for recreation and future expansion.
It also questioned the rationale for using land belonging to the college for such development, arguing that Kano State has sufficient land resources to accommodate real estate projects without encroaching on educational institutions.
The group further raised concerns about transparency and accountability in the management of public assets, alleging that the arrangement offers no clear benefit to the school and could primarily serve private commercial interests. It urged the President to cancel the proposed concession and protect the integrity of unity schools nationwide.
However, the developer, Pluck Global Construction Company, defended the concession, describing it as a lawful Public-Private Partnership designed to upgrade the institution’s infrastructure in line with Federal Government policy.
In a statement signed by its Managing Director, Musaddiq Talle, the company said the agreement, reportedly covering about 33 hectares of underutilised land, received regulatory approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and the Ministerial Projects Approval Board.
According to the firm, the land-swap arrangement would deliver hostels, staff quarters, a health centre, a sports complex, classroom renovations and other learning facilities at no cost to the government, with the total project value estimated at over N8bn and completion expected within 36 months.
The company added that the initiative was intended to improve facilities and strengthen security around the college environment and expressed readiness to engage stakeholders, including FGCKOSA, to address concerns and ensure transparency in implementing the project
