Lalong, who is now the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly, said this during the commissioning of the National Open University Study Centre at the Wase local government area of Plateau State, a project attracted by the former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Ahmed Maje Wase.
The Senator noted that"... The Study Centre will give the marginalized, and even those who are willing to acquire additional education an opportunity to do so with ease," and assured that he will work with the former Deputy Speaker and other Legislators to ensure that Federal presence is attracted to Plateau State and the Southern Zone in particular.
He said,"The vision behind the NOUN Study Centre is to make tertiary education accessible to most rural dwellers in the area and also build capacity for national development."