Gov AbdulRazaq Flags Off Distribution Of Free Textbooks, Sports Kits To Public School Pupils In Kwara

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Thursday flagged off the distribution of multimillion-naira instructional materials and sports kits to primary and junior secondary school pupils in the state.

Items distributed include 73,365 textbooks of English, Mathematics, computer studies, and other core subjects; 12,780 primary assorted libraries; 100 pieces of special education materials; 260 sets of Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) plastic chairs and tables; 3,931 sport equipment; 344 sets of agricultural tools; and 78 pieces of tablets (Maga Tab X).

The governor said the programme is another in the series of interventions by his administration which reflects its higher priority and commitment to basic education in the state.

‘It is our administration’s belief that the menace of out-of-school children should be a thing of the past, because of its high sensitivity and commitment to education development in the state’  the governor , who was represented by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, submitted. 

Governor AbdulRazaq added that the free distribution of textbooks is designed to lessen the burden on the parents amid high instructional material prices.

He cited regular recruitments of teachers and their promotions as and when due, as well as the upgrading of school infrastructures among other interventions of his administration to turn around the education sector.

He praised the officials of the UBEC and other key stakeholders for their regular support and commitment to the project, 

Chairman, Committee on Education,  Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Muhammed Boriya Salihu, described the event as another historic moment in the development of basic education in the state, commending the governor for consistently investing in the sector.

‘With this and many other developmental projects, it is obvious that the state has moved from the ugly past of yesteryears, and a lot of gaps have been filled in several sectors’ Boriya said.

SUBEB Chairman, Professor  Sheu Raheem Adaramaja commended Governor AbdulRazaq for the unwavering commitment of his administration to improving basic education in the state.

He said the distribution of the materials and sports kits will provide quality education and promote holistic development in the school children. 

‘These materials will undoubtedly enhance the standard of education and sports activities in our basic schools, bringing relief to parents and pupils/students across the state. 

We firmly believe that education is the bedrock of any development. Our goal is to build our children and make them become worthy future leaders who will drive positive change in our state and beyond’ he said.

Also in attendance were the governor’s  Senior Adviser and Counselor, Alhaji Saadu Salau; Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Hon Aliyu Kora Sabi; Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Mrs. Bake Olarewaju; APC Chieftain, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin; Senior Special Assistant on Religion (Islam), Alhaji Ibrahim Danmeigoro; Chairman, Kwara State Sport Commission, Coach Bola Magaji; Local Government Education Secretaries; traditional chiefs; and President, All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Public Schools (ANCOPS), Alhaji Muhammed Baba Saliu; among other dignitaries-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you