FG MOVES TO CUT EDUCATION COSTS, PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY WITH REUSABLE TEXTBOOK POLICY. (PHOTO).

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 FG MOVES TO CUT EDUCATION COSTS, PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY WITH REUSABLE TEXTBOOK POLICY The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issued by the Honourable Minister of Education  Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa and the Honourable Minister of State for Education Prof Suiwaba Sai'd, forms part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector and ease the financial burden on families. The Ministers explained that the policy prioritises the use of standardised, durable textbooks designed to last between four and six years, while expressly prohibiting the bundling of disposable workbooks with textbooks in schools. This approach is intended to ensure that learning materials can be reused across multiple a...

POST ANSEC BRIEFING OF THE 18TH ANAMBRA STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 25TH OF JUNE, 2024 AT ANSEC CHAMBER, AWKA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 POST ANSEC BRIEFING OF THE 18TH ANAMBRA STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 25TH OF JUNE, 2024 AT ANSEC CHAMBER, AWKA


Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) received two (2) strategic presentations today from external sources. First was a presentation on the framework for the establishment of the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC). This was done by CardinalStone and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The presentation focused on a comprehensive framework for the transformation of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA)  from just an investment agency to one that can begin and grow businesses; raise, manage and invest funds for Anambra State. 


The second presentation was on the blueprint for the development of the Anambra Mixed-use City (AMIC) prepared and presented by representatives from ARTELIA Consulting Engineering Ltd. The proposed location for this project is Orumba North LGA and the aim is to bring the Anambra Industrial ecosystem to an organized setting for accelerated industrial growth. It will be a Private Public Partnership that will see the government provide basic infrastructure for smooth takeoff. 


ANSEC also approved the following contracts for immediate execution:


-- Renovation of 1-storey classroom block and reconstruction of collapsed perimeter fence at Ado Girls' Secondary school, Onitsha for the sum of N48,248,732.26. The contract is awarded to Harriest Millennium Estate Nig. Ltd. 


-- Construction of additional pavilion at the ongoing Ekwulobia stadium complex for the sum of N603,521,409.95. This project will be handled by MO&C International Ltd. 


-- Construction of Internal Roads (Lots 2 & 3) at the new Government House, Awka for the sum of N840,171,708.64 and N941,484,648.61 respectively. This is awarded to Ferotex Construction Company. 


-- Supply of Medical Oxygen Accessories at the Anambra State Oxygen Production Plant for the sum of N50,548,968.75. This contract is awarded to Marigreg Nigeria Ltd. 


*Sir Paul Nwosu*

Commissioner for Information.

June 25, 2024

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