The Delta State Government has approved ₦10 billion for the construction and furnishing of classrooms in 92 public primary and secondary schools across the state.
The approval was one of the 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, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the meeting. He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Festus Ahon.
Aniagwu said the contracts cover the infrastructural development of selected primary and secondary schools under Phase One of the programme, aimed at addressing gaps in school facilities and providing better learning environments for pupils and students.
He added that the government also approved the provision of more than 4,500 units of school furniture to address shortages of desks and chairs in public schools.
According to him, the intervention is part of the Oborevwori administration’s efforts to improve public education and ensure that schools across different communities receive attention.
Aniagwu said relevant ministries and agencies had been directed to maintain regular engagement with community representatives and other stakeholders across the local government areas to identify school needs and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of projects.
He said the approvals align with the administration’s MORE Agenda, which seeks to extend development opportunities and improve living conditions across the state.
The commissioner also explained that holding the EXCO meeting in Warri, rather than Asaba, was part of the government’s effort to bring governance closer to residents across Delta State.
He said the Government House Annex had been upgraded to accommodate major government activities, including Executive Council meetings.
