In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials.
The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture.
Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation with 75 percent completion stage, while 73 others have been equipped with chairs, desks, and tables to enhance teaching and learning.
“We are doing our best in line with the vision of Governor Hyacinth Alia to improve the standard of public school’s’ infrastructure in the state. At the moment, 52 schools are currently undergoing classroom rehabilitation, while 73 others benefited from educational supplies.
“Additionally, 13 schools are benefiting from the construction of storey buildings, ECCDE playrooms and libraries with work already at advanced stage,” she said.
Adagba explained that government was constructing perimeter fences and gatehouses in six schools to improve security in the schools, stressing that renovations of fences and gatehouses in two schools have reached 85 percent completion.
On water supply, she said boreholes, steel overhead stands, and 2,000-liter PVC tanks were being installed in 13 schools across the state, while 2-seater dual desks were being distributed to 73 schools, adding that teachers’ tables and chairs were supplied to schools across the state.
“To promote a reading culture, our library facilities are being improved with the installation of digital and non-digital library furniture in 13 and 26 schools, respectively. Additionally, steel library bookshelves are being supplied in 12 schools.
“With these interventions, Governor Hyacinth Alia has demonstrated a clear commitment to transforming the education sector in Benue and I want to urge stakeholders to continue to support the government to ensure the full implementation of these projects for the benefit of the Benue child,” she said.
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