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KWARA GOVT LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF TEXRBOOKS SPORTS KITS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.(PHOTO).


Kwara Govt Launches Distribution Of Textbooks, Sports Kits For Public Schools

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated distribution of instructional materials and sports kits to pupils of public basic schools across the 16 local governments of the state.

The gesture, according to the Governor, was part of the administration's plan to enhance educational standards, and reduce the burden on parents amid economic reality in the country.

This comes a day after the administration opened bids for the 2020 FGN-UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects, where at least 215 contractors had signified interest.

AbdulRazaq, represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, said the programme was also aimed at repositioning basic education in the area of sporting activities, and to provide pupils/students with good and sound health.

He appreciated key stakeholders working round the clock in ensuring the success of all programmes of the administration, with particular reference to school leaders, administrators, teachers, and non-teaching staff. 

Chairman, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Professor Raheem Adaramaja, highlighted the efforts of Governor AbdulRazaq on repositioning education sector, including the procurement of multi- million naira textbooks and sports kits that he said are meant to make the students physically and mentally fit. 

He commended the Governor for prompt response to the yearnings and aspirations of workers in the state, especially the teaching and non-teaching staff.

Adaramaja also praised the federal government through UBEC, the royal fathers, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders for playing outstanding roles that culminated into the successes of the state government in the sector.

Some of the instructional materials for distribution include textbooks of Mathematics, English, Basic and Technology, Computer, Nigerian History and Jolly Phonics, plastic chairs and tables, ECCD materials, ICT equipment materials, and toys for ECCD materials among others.

While the sports facilities include sets of table tennis, 120 sets of Jessey, traditional opon ayo; balls – volley, focal and hand balls; boots of different grades; crutches, mobile cane, typewriters, talking calculators, print magnifiers, digital recorders, adaptive laptops, sensory toys, walking frames and wheelchairs for pupils with physical disabilities, among others.

 

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