Kwara State Government has handed over newly constructed and renovated school infrastructure to various communities across the state, reinforcing its dedication to improving public education and creating a conducive learning environment for students.
At a handover ceremony held at ECWA Secondary School, Wokowomu in Omu-Aran, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, formally presented two renovated classroom blocks fully furnished with desks and chairs.
He emphasized the state’s continued prioritization of education infrastructure under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“No meaningful learning can occur in dilapidated or unsuitable environments. Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration remains fully committed to providing public school students with facilities that enhance academic excellence,” Dr. Olohungbebe said.
Across the state, several schools benefited from similar upgrades:
Olokuta Senior Secondary School, Anfeyinoja received a new three-classroom block with an office, a two-room toilet facility, and a motorised borehole powered by a generator.
Mount Carmel Junior Secondary School, Ilorin, was equipped with three new classrooms, an office, toilet facilities, and a motorised borehole to improve access to clean water.
Ansarul-Islam Secondary School, Osi saw the completion of a large examination hall, a two-room toilet facility, and a motorised borehole.
Senior Secondary School, Gbagba benefited from the construction of a new examination hall to accommodate large student assessments.
Community Secondary School, Olokonla received a newly built examination hall, toilet facilities, and a motorised borehole to support sanitation and water supply needs.
Dr. Olohungbebe called on school administrators and staff to ensure the proper maintenance of the new facilities, noting that these projects reflect the state government’s long-term vision for transforming public education.
Community leaders, including the Mogaji of Anfeyinoja, Alhaji Usman Jimoh, and Dr. Samuel Ogundele Olayemi, who represented the proprietor of ECWA School, commended Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration for what they described as a purposeful drive to revamp the education sector. They offered prayers for the governor’s continued success.
Principals of the beneficiary schools also lauded the state government for its proactive efforts, stating that the new facilities have significantly improved infrastructure and boosted morale among both students and staff.
Speaking on behalf of the student body, Miss Omotosho Abibat, Head Girl of Olokuta Secondary School, expressed gratitude for the upgraded facilities, saying they would greatly enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
Credit: Peter Amogbonjaye
