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 as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning conditions.
The approval was one of the major decisions taken 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 after the meeting. He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon.
Aniagwu said the intervention was designed to address infrastructure gaps in public schools and provide pupils and students with a more conducive environment for learning.
He explained that the Executive Council approved contracts for the construction and development of selected primary and secondary schools under the first phase of the programme.
According to him, the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring that public schools across the state receive attention, regardless of their locations.
Beyond classroom construction, 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 furniture would improve the comfort of both teachers and learners, adding that the government was strengthening engagement with community representatives and other stakeholders to identify schools’ specific needs.
He disclosed that relevant ministries and agencies had been directed to maintain regular communication with stakeholders across the local government areas to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of approved projects.
The commissioner said the approvals were in line with Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, particularly its focus on expanding opportunities and extending development to communities across the state.
Aniagwu also explained that the decision to hold the Executive Council meeting in Warri instead of Asaba was part of the administration’s policy of bringing governance closer to the people.
He said the governor had improved facilities at the Government House Annex to make it suitable for important government activities, including Executive Council meetings.
According to him, holding meetings outside the state capital would promote inclusion and enable residents in different parts of Delta to feel connected to decisions affecting their communities.
