Why Delta Approves N10bn For Classroom Projects In 92 Schools

…Also Approves 4,500 School Furniture Units

The Delta State Government has approved N10 billion for the construction and furnishing of classrooms in 92 public primary and secondary schools across the state to improve learning conditions and strengthen educational infrastructure.

The approval was one of the major decisions reached at Monday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House Annex, Warri.

The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the meeting, alongside the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon.

Aniagwu said the intervention, which marks Phase One of the programme, was designed to address infrastructure deficits in public schools and provide pupils and students with more conducive learning environments.

He explained that the government was also addressing the shortage of essential classroom facilities, noting that adequate infrastructure remained critical to improving the quality of education.

Beyond the construction projects, the Executive Council also approved the provision of more than 4,500 units of school furniture to improve seating arrangements and classroom comfort for teachers and learners.

Aniagwu added that relevant ministries and agencies had been directed to strengthen engagement with community representatives and other stakeholders across the 25 local government areas to identify school needs and ensure effective project implementation and monitoring.

He said the approvals reflected Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda, particularly its focus on expanding opportunities and extending development to communities across Delta State.

The Commissioner also explained that holding the Executive Council meeting in Warri was part of the administration’s policy of bringing governance closer to the people.

According to him, the decision to upgrade the Government House Annex in Warri was intended to make it suitable for important government activities and promote a greater sense of inclusion among residents outside Asaba, the state capital.