The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the distribution of multimillion-naira instructional materials and sport kits for pupils of primary and junior secondary schools across the state.
The Governor said the programme is another in the series of interventions by the administration that reflects its higher priority and commitment to basic education in the state.
“The administration believes that the menace of out-of-school children will be a thing of the past, because of its high sensitivity and commitment to education development.”
AbdulRazaq said the free distribution of textbooks was basically to lessen the burden on the parents amid the high cost of instructional materials in the markets.
He cited the regular recruitment of teachers and their promotion as and when due, as well as the upgrading of school infrastructures among other interventions of the administration to turn around the sector.
He commended the officials of the UBEC and other key stakeholders for their regular support and commitment to the project,
Chairman of Kwara House Committee on Education, Muhammed Boriya Salihu, described the event as another historic moment in the development of basic education in the state.
SUBEB Chairman, Prof Sheu Adaramaja said the distribution of the materials and sporting kits will promote holistic educational development in the students.
“These materials will undoubtedly enhance the standard of education and sports activities in our basic schools, bringing relief to parents and students across the state,” he said.
The distributed items comprised a total of 73,365 textbooks across core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Computer Studies. Additionally, there were 12,780 assorted libraries for primary education, along with 100 specialized materials designed for special education.
The distribution also included 260 sets of plastic chairs and tables intended for Early Childhood Care, Development, and Education (ECCDE).
Furthermore, 3,931 pieces of sports equipment were provided, in addition to 344 sets of agricultural tools and 78 tablets.
Comments are closed.