In a recent development, Nyesom Wike, serving as the Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has granted approval for a substantial allocation of N13.1 billion.
This funding is earmarked for a comprehensive initiative, encompassing the refurbishment, construction of new toilet facilities, and provision of furniture in both secondary and primary schools situated across the Six Area Councils.
This decision, unveiled by Dr. Danlami Hayyo, the Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Education Secretariat, was disclosed during a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday.
Dr. Hayyo outlined that the designated funds will be strategically distributed among the Councils, addressing the unique needs of their respective school projects.
Emphasising the commitment of the minister, he conveyed the assurance that these projects will be diligently executed throughout the course of 2024.
“The minister of FCT who has been described as Mr. Project, approves new constructions, renovations or rehabilitation, provision of furniture and construction of toilets in FCT secondary and primary schools to the tune of over N13 billion.
“Wike pledges that all the projects will be executed in 2024, we are not going to give details of how many schools will be renovated or constructed in each Area council of the FCT because the school needs of the Area Councils are not equal.
“There are some Area Councils where the demands are higher, there are so many dilapidated and congested classrooms. We know how the current minister of FCT changed the phase of education in Rivers state, it is the same system that he is going to do in the Federal Capital Territory, and that is why he has approved the money for the school projects”
