The Delta State Government has approved the sum of N6.7bn as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission grant for educational development.
The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu stated this on Saturday in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
He said, “The State Executive Council has approved the release of N6.7bn as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission grant for educational development.
“The N6.7bn Universal Basic Education counterpart funding will enable the state to draw matching grants for the construction, renovation, and equipping of our primary and secondary schools in the state.
Meanwhile, it would be recalled that The PUNCH reported the dilapidation in structures in most of the primary and secondary schools in the state, including Ezechima Grammar School, Obior, in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.
In light of this, Aniagwu further stated that the state has approved the supply and installation of workshop tools and equipment at Omadino Technical College and Model Technical College, Oghara-Efe.
Also approved is the construction of an administrative block, hostels, dining and kitchen, mechanical and welding workshops at the new Model Technical College, Akugbene; and a review of the contract sum for the new Model Technical College, Irri.