The Kwara State Government has distributed learning materials to 127 newly admitted students of Government Technical College, Ilorin, for the 2025/2026 academic session, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education across the state.

The intervention was funded by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, disclosed this during the distribution ceremony held in Ilorin.

Represented by the Director of Human Capital Development, Mrs Victoria Ajide, the commissioner said the initiative reflects Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's commitment to developing skilled manpower through sustained investment in technical and vocational education.

He explained that the learning materials would enhance classroom learning, support practical training and equip students with skills required for employment, entrepreneurship and national development.

The Principal of Government Technical College, Mr Sulaiman Abdulrafiu, described the intervention as the first of its kind in the institution, saying it would significantly improve teaching and learning.

He expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for facilitating the programme and commended the Federal Government for supporting technical education in Kwara State.

Speaking on behalf of parents, Mallam Hadi Asileke described the intervention as timely and beneficial to students pursuing technical and vocational education.

He urged the beneficiaries to make proper use of the materials and appealed to the government to further improve workshop facilities, classrooms and modern equipment to strengthen practical training.

Each beneficiary received school uniforms, workshop kits, identity cards, textbooks, exercise books, drawing materials, calculators, mathematical sets and a refund of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) charges.

The event was attended by education officials, parents, community leaders, teachers and students, who reaffirmed their commitment to expanding access to quality technical and vocational education across Kwara State.