Kogi Govt cautions contractors on substandard Work in public schools

The Kogi state governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo  has ordered  contractors handling the renovation and rehabilitation of 728 government-owned secondary schools across state to strickly  comply with the set standards.   The governor disclosed this  at the government house,  lokoja  yesterday while addressing the stakeholders,  contractors and others in-charge of  the  rehabilitation project under the AGILE […]

The Kogi state governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo  has ordered  contractors handling the renovation and rehabilitation of 728 government-owned secondary schools across state to strickly  comply with the set standards.

 

The governor disclosed this  at the government house,  lokoja  yesterday while addressing the stakeholders,  contractors and others in-charge of  the  rehabilitation project under the AGILE intervention programme.

 

He advised the contractors to do quality work and deliver on time, stressing that the government will not tolerate shoddy jobs  in any aspect of the project .

 

According to him, the renovation, being carried out under World bank sponsored Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, (AGILE) Project, will make schools safer, more comfortable, and better for learning.

 

The governor added further that  the present  government wants every child in the  State to learn in a good environment , and every teacher to teach in better conditions.

 

The governor who was represented by his deputy ,   Oyibo Salifu Joel said : “Today’s event is not merely ceremonial; it is a clear demonstration of this administration’s resolve to invest in the future of our State through education. 

 

“We recognize that no meaningful development can take place without a strong and functional education system, and that system must be supported by infrastructure that is safe, inclusive, and conducive for learning.

 

“Across the State, many of our schools have served communities for decades. While they have played their role in shaping lives, the time has come to renew, upgrade, and reposition them to meet the demands of modern education. 

 

“The renovation of 728 government-owned schools is therefore not just an intervention, it is a bold statement of intent.

It is a statement that every child in Kogi State deserves a decent place to learn.

It is a statement that our teachers deserve an environment that supports excellence.

 

“We are not just starting construction work; we are igniting transformation. We are restoring confidence in our public schools, improving learning conditions, and creating opportunities for thousands of young people across Kogi State”.

 

Earlier, in his remarks, the Kogi State Coordinator of the AGILE Project, Comrade Abdullahi Tijani Oricha, said the renovation of schools project  is a major step toward providing better learning environments, restoring dignity to public schools, and bringing renewed hope to communities across the state

 

“The project will positively impact thousands of students and teachers by improving safety, boosting school attendance, and enhancing teaching conditions. 

 

“Every kobo invested must deliver value, every structure must meet standard, and every community must feel the impact”.

 

However, the government has enjoined  schools based Management Committees to take full ownership of the initiatiives, stressing that  “their sustainability depends largely on your vigilance and commitment”.