By Our Correspondent

In a major boost for students facing financial hardship, the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation has announced it will settle all outstanding tuition fees for eligible indigenous students of Gombe State currently studying at Gombe State University (GSU).

The initiative, spearheaded by the foundation’s founder, Engineer Aliyu Mohammed, was revealed in a press release issued on Monday, July 29, 2025.

According to the statement, the intervention will cover both students who have not paid their tuition at all and those who have made only partial payments. The move is expected to bring significant relief to many families struggling to meet the rising cost of education.

“In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,” the statement began, “I wish to inform the general public, especially students and parents across Gombe State, that the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation, under my leadership, will take full responsibility for the payment of outstanding tuition fees for eligible Indigenous students of Gombe State currently studying at Gombe State University.”

Engineer Mohammed emphasized that the gesture should not be seen as an act of charity, but rather “a moral obligation and a strategic investment in the potential of our youth and the development of Gombe State.”

He added that the foundation is working closely with the university authorities to ensure a transparent and well-coordinated disbursement process, and that further details will be released through official channels in the coming days.

“To all affected students: remain focused, stay hopeful, and never stop striving. Your future is valid and worth every support,” the statement concluded.

This announcement has been met with widespread praise across the state, especially among parents and students who see the intervention as a lifeline in the face of economic challenges.

Educational analysts and civil society groups have also applauded the initiative, describing it as a “model for responsible philanthropy” that targets a critical area of need—access to higher education.

As the details unfold, many hope this initiative will not only ease the burden on struggling students but also inspire other well-meaning individuals and organizations to invest in youth development and education across Nigeria.

By Usman Abdullahi Koli

Greatness is never loud. It does not announce itself with drums or decorate its path with banners. It builds, it gives, it heals, and it walks away quietly, leaving only the sound of impact behind. This is the spirit carried by the Wunti Alkhair Foundation, a vision founded and driven by Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti, anchored in the understanding that faith is not just preserved by what we inherit, but by what we dare to redefine.

While many remain obsessed with preserving relics, the Foundation chose to preserve relevance. Where others saw the old Gwallaga Jumu’at Mosque in Bauchi (JIBWISS) as a structure to maintain, the Foundation saw a calling to renew. It did not cling to what once was; it envisioned what should be. That, in essence, is leadership with purpose. Not emotional, but intentional. Not reactive, but visionary.

Some people repair for show. Others rebuild for meaning. Through the Wunti Alkhair Foundation, which Dr. Bala Wunti founded and continues to inspire, the mosque project was undertaken, reflecting the Foundation’s growing legacy of purposeful development and deep-rooted service to faith and community. The decision to bring down the old mosque was never about demolition, but about elevation. Not in height, but in standard. Not just for the eyes, but for the soul. The house of God, they believe, deserves more than sympathy; it deserves sincerity and splendor.

This is not just about bricks and mortar. This is about mindset. And here is the deepest lesson: preserving sacredness sometimes requires the courage to start over.

What makes the Foundation’s work remarkable is not just what it gives, but how it gives it. In silence. With thought. With reverence. It doesn’t outsource compassion; it represents it. It does not weaponize philanthropy for applause; it makes it a personal act of worship. Where others chase clout, it chases impact. And the difference is obvious.

Ask the widow whose rent was paid before eviction arrived. Ask the student whose scholarship arrived at the edge of dropping out. Ask the rural communities where water supplies came not with photo ops, but with purpose. The Wunti Alkhair Foundation doesn’t do things to be seen; it does them so that others may rise.

That is not charity. That is character, and character is what defines a legacy long after applause has faded.

In Islam, actions are judged by intentions. And the intentions behind the Foundation’s actions carry the scent of sincerity. It is not a platform of words; it is one of work. It does not raise its voice; it raises standards. It does not lead from the front to be noticed; it joins from the side to be felt.

It understands that faith is not frozen in stone. It breathes. It evolves. It demands both respect for tradition and the courage to transform. The mosque is a symbol of that duality, which is rooted in eternity but constantly renewed by those who understand its worth. When you hear of the Wunti Alkhair Foundation, remember this: it is not in pursuit of legacy; it is in pursuit of meaning. And in doing so, legacy has found it.

The demolished mosque will rise again. Not as a monument to nostalgia, but as evidence of vision. And generations will enter its doors not just to pray, but to understand what it means to believe in better.

And may Allah, who sees all that is hidden, reward all hands behind this noble initiative openly. May He build for them a home in Jannah far greater than any they ever built on earth. For the heart that lifts others is always lifted in return.

Written in respect, reflection, and reverence,
Usman Abdullahi Koli
usmankoli31@gmail.com.

By Usman Abdullahi Koli, ANIPR

It often begins in silence, the kind of silence that follows suffering, that surrounds forgotten people and places. Then, one day, someone listens. Someone hears the unheard cries and decides to act. Not for praise. Not for politics. Just for people. That is how the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation was born out of quiet empathy and bold conviction.

Founded by the respected and remarkably selfless Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti, this foundation has grown into a strong pillar of light for those trapped in the shadows of neglect. It doesn’t announce itself with noise, but rather with impact. It doesn’t parade power, but wields compassion with quiet strength. In every village it touches, in every child it lifts, the foundation tells a story of care that is both personal and profound.

At the heart of Wunti Al-Khair is a simple but powerful philosophy: people matter. Whether it’s a sick mother, a child without a school, a youth without skills, or a tradition gasping for breath—everyone counts. The foundation has built its work on four timeless pillars: health, education, skills, culture, and community services. These aren’t just categories; they are the lifeblood of any thriving society. And Wunti Al-Khair doesn’t just serve these areas; rather, it brings them to life.

In healthcare, the foundation reaches places others overlook. It breathes life into under-equipped rural clinics, supports emergency services, organizes medical outreaches, and ensures that the poorest families are not left behind. Where once fear and despair prevailed, now there is relief—and a renewed will to live. For many, a hospital bill is the difference between hope and helplessness. But through Wunti Al-Khair, that burden is lifted with dignity.

In education, the foundation does more than hand out books, renovate classrooms, or award scholarships. It opens the doors of destiny. Imagine a young girl from a forgotten hamlet stepping into school for the first time, her eyes wide with dreams, her hands clutching a schoolbag gifted by strangers who saw her worth. That’s the kind of miracle Wunti Al-Khair delivers—not one-time donations, but long-term transformation.

Skills development follows naturally. Because education alone can inspire, but skills empower. The foundation trains women, nurtures local entrepreneurs, supports artisans, and helps young people turn their talents into trades. It doesn’t just teach people to fish; it gives them a pond, a rod, and the confidence to cast their lines.

Then there is the culture: the soul of a people. Now, as globalization tries to wash away local identity, Wunti Al-Khair holds firm. It celebrates heritage, promotes traditional art, supports festivals, and reminds communities that their past is not a relic but a treasure. By honoring culture, it strengthens pride, and through pride, it nurtures progress.

It is obvious that governments often fall short in fulfilling their responsibility to provide basic amenities for the populace. The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation has stepped in to fill the gap with endless commitment. The foundation restores hope in underserved communities by implementing impactful, grassroots initiatives. Among its most notable contributions are the drilling of solar-powered boreholes in rural areas, ensuring access to clean and sustainable water sources. It also extends compassion to the less privileged and vulnerable by providing permanent and temporary shelter solutions.

But a foundation, no matter how noble, is only as strong as the man behind it. And in Dr. Bala Wunti, we see not a benefactor from above, but a father beside us. His generosity is quiet, his heart open, and his actions resolute. Those who know him describe a man who listens before he speaks, gives without being asked, and moves through life with humility and purpose. His leadership is not defined by status, but by service.

Dr. Bala’s life is a lesson. From humble beginnings to impactful influence, he has never lost sight of the human face of hardship. He gives not because he has to, but because he cannot not give. For him, lifting one person is worth more than a thousand compliments. He believes that the true measure of wealth is not in what you own, but in the number of lives you’ve made better.

Wunti Al-Khair Foundation is not just an organization; it’s a movement of mercy. It is a reminder that in a world often clouded by selfishness, there are still hearts that beat solely for others. You won’t always see its name in headlines, but you’ll find it in the eyes of a healthy mother, in the smile of a child clutching a scholarship letter, in the hands of a youth finding his worth and becoming independent, and in the praises of others whose lives have been touched.

This is a revolution led by kindness. One community at a time. One human being at a time.

Usman Abdullahi Koli
mernoukoli@gmail.com.