The Kwara State Government has committed N14 billion as a counterpart fund with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to improve basic education quality in the state. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq announced this at the Grand Finale of the 2024 Press Week for the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Governor Abdulrazaq, represented by Saadu Salahudeen, the Governor’s Special Adviser and Counsellor, highlighted the administration’s achievements over the past five years. These include the renovation of over 600 schools, urban renewal projects, extensive road construction, the settlement of N750 million in salary arrears for staff of the state’s three Colleges of Education, and the recruitment of new teachers.
The governor also pointed out the eradication of polio within six months of his administration, a significant health achievement that benefited all 16 local government areas and 193 political wards in the state. He emphasized that the state’s visible improvements in education and infrastructure reflect the government’s commitment to quality service and development.
Salahudeen assured that the administration will continue to collaborate with the media to support state development. Bola Olukoju, the Commissioner for Communication, urged journalists to adhere to professional standards and seek clarification from the government when in doubt about their stories. She emphasized the importance of truthfulness in reporting and encouraged open communication with the state’s information channels.
