Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume and former Defence Minister T.Y. Danjuma have lined up behind a ₦5 billion fundraising drive to rescue Government College in Katsina-Ala. The Benue State Government is also part of the pledge to support the revival of the school. Government College, Katsina-Ala was once a respected institution but has been left to decay for years. The money raised is meant to restore the campus and bring it back into working condition. Organizers see the backing of senior federal figures such as Akume and Danjuma as an early boost for the campaign. The school's decline has been a long-standing worry for alumni and residents of the town. Details on a timeline and on how the funds will be managed have not been spelled out.