Nigeria, April 7 -- The Federal Ministry of Education, through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), has initiated 18 new projects valued at over N8.5 billion at the Federal Government College (FGC), Kano.

​At the official launch of the programme on Monday, the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, said the PPP land-swap model is being implemented to demonstrate the federal government's resolve to leverage private-sector efficiency, ensure optimal use of public assets, and deliver value for money.

However, the launch has met with formal resistance from the school's alumni.

The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA) has submitted a formal petition demanding a detailed clarification regarding the...