Date: 2011-10-17

The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the sum of N1.6 billion for the construction of classrooms across the state as part of his administration’s efforts to upscale the on-going reforms in the education sector. The approval is also in line with the Governor’s emphasis on creating an atmosphere conducive to learning at all levels in the state as a complement to the overhaul of schools’ curriculum.

The project involves the construction of 244 classrooms across the 16 local government areas of the state. Under the scheme, two junior secondary schools per local government area are to benefit from a minimum of 2 blocks of classrooms and the office of the headmaster, furniture and supply of science equipment.

Making the announcement in Ilorin, the state capital, Governor Ahmed said the projects were aimed at building a solid foundation for education in the state through the promotion of basic education. The governor restated his determination to improve the welfare of the people of Kwara State through the timely and efficient implementation of development programs.


Senior Special Assistant to the Governor,
(Media and Communication),
Government House, Ilorin.
17/10/2011