Adamawa exco approves N5.8bn for school infrastructure, N1.2bn for mattresses
Adamawa exco approves N5.8bn for school infrastructure, N1.2bn for mattresses
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved over N5.8 billion for the construction of examination halls, classrooms, ICT centres, staff quarters and other facilities in public schools across 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The approval was one of the major decisions taken at the 22nd State Executive Council meeting presided over by Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri at the Council Chamber, Government House, Yola, on Wednesday.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Leader Leneke, said the contract was awarded at N5.81 billion.
He explained that the projects, which also included perimeter fencing and gates, were aimed at addressing infrastructure deficits in public schools and creating a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Leneke said the intervention was part of the state government’s sustained investment in the education sector, alongside the recruitment of additional teachers and provision of essential learning facilities.
In another development, the Council approved N1.24 billion for the procurement of 13,400 high-density mattresses for public schools across the state.
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The initiative, according to the commissioner, was aimed at improving students’ welfare, particularly those in boarding schools, through the provision of better accommodation facilities.
The Council also approved about N89 million for consultancy services for the design of a proposed 1,500-capacity Fintiri Convocation Square at Adamawa State University.
The proposed facility is expected to accommodate graduation ceremonies, academic gatherings and other major institutional activities.
The approvals underscore the state government’s ongoing efforts to expand educational infrastructure, improve students’ welfare and strengthen the learning environment across Adamawa.
