Nasarawa State Government Approves 15,716 Desk Supply for Public Primary Schools

The Nasarawa State Government has taken a significant step to improve the learning environment in public primary schools across the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule, has approved a contract for the supply of 15,716 desks to some public primary schools.

According to Dr. Kassim Mohammed-Kassim, Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSEBEB), the move aims to enhance quality teaching and learning in the state. 

The chairman noted that the decision followed his recent unscheduled visits to some public primary schools, which revealed significant infrastructure deficits.

The chairman, who decried the infrastructure deficit in most public primary schools, said that the move followed his recent unscheduled visits to some of the schools in the state.

“Having presented the proper position of things to the governor, he immediately approved the supply of 15,716 desks and some chairs to various public primary schools in the state.

“As we speak, students in some schools sit on bare floors to learn, which is not the kind of learning environment we want for our children.

“I have been to the classes to see the furniture myself; I took pictures of the pupils either sitting on bare floors or stones to learn.

“My regular visits and supervision has indeed paid off; it has necessitated this prompt response from the governor,” he said.

The SUBEB boss said that the contractor is expected to supply the items next month for distribution to benefit schools.

Kassim thanked the governor for the prompt response and promised to work in line with his policies to boost basic education in the state.

“Basic education holds the key to the future, so I will not allow anyone to sabotage the efforts of the government to improve the quality of education.

“My unscheduled visit across various primary schools in the state gave me first-hand information about the condition of our schools.

“So, we will do everything within our powers to ensure a conducive learning environment for our children,” he said.

Mohammed-Kassim promised that the state government would prioritise the welfare of primary school teachers, insisting that such a move would stimulate productivity.