Kebbi State governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu has inaugurated 12,779 pieces of furniture that have been provided for teachers, primary and post-primary schools across the state while restating his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving education infrastructure and enhancing the welfare of teachers.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that the event was held at Emir Haruna Rashid College, Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, while adding that Comrade Idris described the provision of the furniture as both a fulfillment of his campaign promises and a moral obligation to create an enabling learning environment for students and teachers across the state.
‘In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful, we made a promise that we will continue as a matter of urgency, to provide furniture, in addition to renovating and constructing various primary and post-primary schools in Kebbi State. We promised to equip them, and this is part of our obligations as a government’ the governor said.
He emphasized that this kind gesture marks the beginning of a sustained intervention while directing that the furniture should be shared equally between the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the Universal Basic Education Board to ensure equitable distribution across schools in the state.
He assured that additional supplies would follow until schools in the state are adequately furnished.
Governor Idris further restated his administration’s resolve to prioritize welfare of teachers, declaring that the era of treating teachers as second-class workers in Kebbi State is over.
He disclosed that the state government will this year introduce a comprehensive welfare package for the primary and post-primary school teachers.
The package will include access to soft loans for the purchase of vehicles, motorcycles, housing support, and other essential needs.
‘We want our teachers to continue to feel a strong sense of belonging. By God’s grace, Insha’Allah, we will introduce a package that teachers will greatly benefit from’ he said.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Halima Bande, an Associate Professor, expressed profound appreciation to the governor for what she described as unprecedented support for the education sector.
She noted that the inauguration of 12,779 pieces of furniture would significantly enhance teaching and learning across schools in the state. The commissioner also commended the governor for the transparent recruitment of 2,000 qualified teachers, stressing that merit was strictly upheld throughout the process.
According to her, more than 70 percent of the governor’s campaign promises to the education sector have already been fulfilled.
She further commended Direct Contact Company for executing the project in strict compliance with the contract specifications, noting that the quality of the furniture assures durability and long-term serviceability
The event was attended by top government functionaries including former Governor Saidu Usman Nasamu Dakingari, and education stakeholders who lauded the governor’s sustained investment in human capital development-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 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
