Kwara State Government will build 15 new schools to reduce the number of out-of-school children, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
The Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Shehu Adaramaja, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inter-ministerial briefing in Ilorin, where he presented a progress report on activities between January and April.
The planned infrastructure includes 11 public primary schools and four internal secondary schools.
The project targets nomadic and underserved communities as part of efforts to expand access to quality education across the state.
Adaramaja said the government is also intensifying efforts to bridge learning gaps by training 6,993 teachers and school leaders under the New Calhoun Creek programme.
The initiative focuses on boosting teaching quality and increasing learning opportunities in remote areas.
He explained that the training covered both serving educators and newly recruited teachers, many of whom had awaited confirmation since February.
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After a verification exercise, 1,033 new teachers were fully integrated into the system and paid their outstanding salaries.
To complement the school construction drive, the government, in partnership with the Uganda Basic Education Foundation,NUBEG, has commenced the building of 37 classroom blocks and VIP toilets in 33 schools across Kwara.
Furthering the state’s commitment to digital education, Adaramaja announced the establishment of a new E-Learning Centre in Adida.
He described the centre as a significant upgrade from previous digital literacy initiatives, noting its growing capacity to accommodate more learners.
In promoting inclusivity, the board is also investing in physical education through nomadic and mobile athletic competitions, aimed at encouraging participation in sports among children from diverse backgrounds.
“These projects are about opening the gates of learning to every child, no matter where they are or where they come from,” Adaramaja said.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to raising education standards through strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and human capital investment.
NAN
