By Adam Ahmed, Gusau
The Zamfara state government through the state universal basic education board ZSUBEB, has awarded contract to the tune of over N2, 791 billion Naira for the 2023 UBEC/SUBEB Matching Grant intervention covering the 1st to 4th Quarters 2023.
The chairman of Zamfara state universal basic education board Prof. Nasiru Garba Anka has said during the formal presentation of the letters of award of contracts to deserving beneficiaries chaired by governor Dauda Lawal held at government house council chamber in Gusau.
According to him, the projects included, 1 new Safe school, 14 blocks of VIP toilets, 6 playrooms for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), 4 blocks of 2 classrooms, offices, and stores, 13 blocks of 3 classrooms, offices, and stores, and 8 perimeter wall fences will be constructed.
“Additionally under the projects, we have scheduled renovations of 13 blocks of 3 classrooms, offices, and stores with existing verandas, 14 blocks of 2 classrooms, offices with existing verandas 11 blocks of 2 classrooms, office with introduction of 1 perimeter wall fence, 3 four-pit VIP toilets and the renovation of 1 block of 4-classroom, office, and store, 4,612 2-seater pupils furniture, 242 teacher table, 362 teacher chair, 6 sets of ECCDE furniture and 6 sets of office furniture”. He said.
“With these projects and investments, I am confident that we will continue to improve the quality of education and facilities in Zamfara State. Your continued support and dedication are invaluable to us as we work towards these goals”. Prof. Anka stated.
According to him, ahead to 2024, the board have been allocated the sum of N3, 554,642,584.46 Matching Grant for the 12″- 4th Quarter 2024 from UBEC, which will be matched equally by the State Government.
“This brings the total Matching Grant for the year 2024 to an impressive N7, 109,285,168.92.” he further hinted.
Professor Anka explained that the funds will be pivotal in furthering our initiatives to uplift the standard of education across Zamfara State.
“I am proud to highlight our achievements in the just concluded National Examination Council (NECO) Gifted Examination where Zamfara State came 2nd nationwide and first in Northern Nigeria”. “This recognition underscores the significant strides we have made in improving educational quality and management.”