Kogi State Government says it has so far expended the sum of N1.64 billion in the upgrade of a number of its primary schools.
Similarly, the State Government added that it has equally expended another N1.35 billion in upgrading structures and facilities in selected post Primary Schools across the State.
Kogi State Governor, Capt Idris Wada stated this at the commissioning of rehabilitated/constructed schools funded by Oladele Oyelola foundation at Ayegunle Gbede, Iyah Gbede and Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State.
The State Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Yomi Awoniyi, listed Abdulazeez Atta Memorial College Okene, Government Secondary School Dekina and St. Augustine’s College Kabba and Titcombe College, Egbe among some of the schools undergoing upgrade in the state.
The Governor disclosed that as a product of public school, and having enjoyed considerable leveling opportunities that made it possible for him to pursue his academic careers notwithstanding the economic status of his parents, he is propelled to improve the physical conditions of public schools in the State to what it was in the past.
Capt Wada disclosed that education is a right and not a privilege, said government will in 2015 further boost education by committing over N5 billion to the provision of structural, instructional and social facilities in primary and basic schools in the State.
The Governor described education as the safest way in ensuring sustainable development through the continuous provision of knowledge and skills to the younger generation.
Capt Wada commended Mr. Oladele Oyelola, founder of Oladele Oyelola Foundation for his resolve at promoting human capital development and empowerment, said his contributions are in line with the philosophy and the desire of his administration to restore the lost glory and the public confidence in public schools in the State.
In her address, Dr Mrs Agnes Okai, Kogi State Commissioner for Education lauded the contribution of Oladele Oyelola foundation in complementing the efforts of the state government in improving learning and teaching in public schools.
Dr Okai assured that the facility provided would be put into good use and for the enhanced standard of education, a priority of the Capt Wada’s administration.
Earlier in his welcome address, Mr. Oladele Oyelola, founder of Oladele Oyelola Foundation, said he was moved to upgrade the standard in the schools in appreciation of the efforts the state government has put into renovating several other public schools in the area.
Mr. Oladele said the funding of education, considered the bedrock of sustainable development all over the world can no longer be left in the hands of government alone, urged other individuals with means to aside giving back to the society by contributing to the upgrade of school facilities,partner with the State Government in developing the education sector.
