**Key Issues at Stake**
The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna State chapter, has raised concerns over the proposed relocation of Kaduna Polytechnic’s Television campus, citing potential implications for education, economic stability, and social equity in Chikun Local Government Area.

“The relocation of the Television Campus would undermine education, economic stability, and social equity in Chikun LGA, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like low-income students, rural youth, women, and first-generation learners.”

– Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kaduna State Middle Belt Chapter
**Economic Implications**
The relocation of the Television campus would have severe economic consequences for the local community, including:

• The campus sustains thousands of livelihoods through businesses such as food vendors, transporters, rental services, and SMEs.
• Relocation would cripple these enterprises, plunging families into poverty and destabilizing the local economy.

These businesses are a vital part of the local economy, providing employment opportunities and generating revenue.
**Social Equity and Inclusion**
The proposed relocation of the Television campus would exacerbate existing inequalities, particularly for vulnerable groups, including:

1. Low-income students, rural youth, women, and first-generation learners, who rely on the campus for affordable education.
2. Communities that have benefited from the campus’s presence, including Unguwan Yelwa, Gbagyi-Villa, and Sabon Tasha.

“As the only federal institution in Chikun LGA, the campus symbolizes inclusion and development. Its removal would further marginalize the Middle Belt region and violate the rights of host communities.”

– Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kaduna State Middle Belt Chapter
**A Beacon of Hope for Marginalized Groups**
The Television campus has been a vital resource for marginalized communities, providing:

1. Employment opportunities for local residents, including food vendors, transporters, and rental services.
2. A safe and inclusive learning environment for low-income students, rural youth, women, and first-generation learners.

By relocating the campus, these communities would be denied access to these vital resources, exacerbating existing inequalities.
**Call to Action**
The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna State chapter, has called on the authorities to:

• Reverse the proposed relocation and ensure the campus remains in its current location.
• Engage stakeholders in transparent dialogue to address concerns and find a solution that benefits all parties.
• Uphold the campus’s federal mandate and ensure equitable access to education for all.

“We stand with Eagle’s Brain Human Rights Organization and the affected communities to resist this injustice. Should the authorities fail to act, we will mobilize all lawful means, including litigation and peaceful mass action, to defend our collective future.”

– Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kaduna State Middle Belt Chapter
The relocation of Kaduna Polytechnic’s Television campus has significant implications for education, economic stability, and social equity in Chikun Local Government Area. The Middle Belt Forum, Kaduna State chapter, has highlighted the need to reverse the proposed relocation and ensure the campus remains in its current location. By doing so, the authorities can uphold the campus’s federal mandate and ensure equitable access to education for all.