KADUNA RATEL MOVEMENT OPPOSES PROPOSED RELOCATION OF STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO ZARIA. (PHOTO).

 Kaduna Ratel Movement Opposes Proposed Relocation Of State Public Library To Zaria

The Kaduna Ratel Movement has strongly opposed the reported plan by the Kaduna State Government to relocate the Kaduna State Public Library from Kaduna metropolis to Zaria, describing the move as a threat to public access to education.

In a statement signed by its Coordinator, the movement expressed concern that relocating the library from the state capital would create unnecessary barriers for thousands of students, researchers and young people who depend on the facility for learning and academic research.

The group argued that removing the state’s primary public learning hub from Kaduna metropolis would undermine access to educational resources and make little administrative or developmental sense.

It called on the Kaduna State Government to immediately suspend the reported relocation plan and provide clarity on the rationale behind the proposed decision.

The movement further urged the government to prioritise the renovation and upgrading of existing public infrastructure rather than displacing essential educational facilities.

It stressed that education remains a critical foundation for the development of Kaduna State, warning against policies that could negatively affect the intellectual growth and educational opportunities of young people.

The Kaduna Ratel Movement reaffirmed its commitment to speaking against decisions it considers detrimental to public education and the interests of Kaduna residents.