The Delta State Government has approved N10 billion for the construction and furnishing of classrooms in 92 public primary and secondary schools across the state, in a major intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and creating a more conducive learning environment for pupils and students.
The approval was among the key decisions reached at Monday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House Annex, Warri.
The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the meeting. He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon.
Aniagwu explained that the intervention was designed to address infrastructure deficiencies in public schools and ensure that learners have access to adequate classroom facilities.
He said the Executive Council approved contracts for the infrastructural development of selected primary and secondary schools under the first phase of the programme, reflecting the administration’s commitment to improving the quality of public education across the state.
According to him, the government recognises that a conducive learning environment is essential to effective teaching and learning, hence the decision to prioritise classroom construction and the provision of basic school facilities.
In addition to the N10 billion classroom project, the government also approved the provision of more than 4,500 units of school furniture to tackle shortages of desks and chairs in public schools.
Aniagwu said the provision of the furniture would enhance the comfort of both teachers and learners, while supporting efforts to improve teaching and learning conditions.
He added that the government was strengthening consultations with community representatives and other stakeholders across the local government areas to identify the specific needs of schools and ensure that approved interventions address priority areas.
The commissioner disclosed that relevant ministries and agencies had been directed to sustain engagement with stakeholders in their respective areas to facilitate effective project implementation, coordination and monitoring.
He said the approvals underscored Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda, particularly its focus on expanding opportunities and ensuring that the benefits of development reach communities across Delta State.
Aniagwu also explained that the decision to hold the Executive Council meeting in Warri, rather than Asaba, was part of the administration’s deliberate effort to bring governance closer to the people.
He noted that Governor Oborevwori had invested in improving the Government House Annex to make it suitable for important government activities, including Executive Council meetings.
According to him, taking government business to different parts of the state would promote a greater sense of inclusion among residents and reinforce the administration’s position that governance and development should extend beyond the state capital.
