WARRI – 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 the learning environment and strengthen the education sector.
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.
Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the meeting.
Aniagwu said the intervention was designed to close infrastructure gaps in public schools and give pupils and students more conducive places to learn. He noted that access to quality education is closely tied to the availability of adequate classrooms and essential learning facilities.
According to him, the Council approved contracts for the infrastructural development of selected primary and secondary schools under Phase One of the programme. He said the initiative reflects the administration’s determination to ensure that public schools receive attention irrespective of their location.
Beyond classroom construction, the government also approved the supply of more than 4,500 units of school furniture to ease the shortage of desks and chairs. Aniagwu said the furniture would improve the comfort of teachers and learners in the affected schools.
He added that the government was strengthening engagement with community representatives and other stakeholders in the local government areas to identify schools’ specific needs and ensure interventions are properly coordinated. Relevant ministries and agencies, he said, have been directed to maintain regular communication with stakeholders to support effective implementation and monitoring of approved projects.
Aniagwu said the approvals demonstrate Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda, particularly its focus on creating opportunities and extending the benefits of development to communities across the state.
On the choice of Warri over Asaba as the venue for the meeting, the Commissioner said it was consistent with the administration’s policy of bringing government closer to the people. He said the Governor had deliberately improved the Government House Annex to make it suitable for key government activities, including Executive Council meetings.
According to him, the arrangement will help residents in different parts of the state feel a greater sense of inclusion in governance and understand that decisions affecting their lives are not confined to the state capital.
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