
…Reaffirms Commitment to Continuous Development in Education Sector
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the education sector, emphasizing improved access, system strengthening, and the delivery of quality, inclusive education for all.
This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, during the 4th Quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications. The event took place at the Ministry of Finance conference room.
According to the Commissioner, the State Government has undertaken significant projects, including the demolition and reconstruction of classroom blocks at Adeta LGEA Primary School “B” in Ilorin. These projects include a block of three classrooms, two blocks of classrooms with offices, and a four-unit toilet facility.
Hajia Modibbo Kawu also highlighted the training of 500 teachers in basic digital skills and content creation as part of the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) initiative. This online and offline platform aims to bridge learning gaps and enhance access to quality education in schools and at home.
She commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his unwavering support, noting the prompt release of transportation fares and feeding allowances for exchange students in Government Secondary School, Ilorin; Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin; and Kwara State School for Special Needs. She also mentioned the timely release of the 2024/2025 Academic Calendar, which ensures a smooth academic year for public and private schools.
The Commissioner disclosed that the Kwara Learn Steering Committee had convened a meeting, and stakeholders visited selected primary schools to assess the progress and challenges of the Kwara Learn Program.
Additionally, she announced the successful launch of the Education for Peace and Security Strategy in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady. The Ministry also organized the U-17 Secondary Schools Football Championship, which involved public and private schools across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas.
The Ministry has furthered education reforms by engaging stakeholders in advocacy and sensitization meetings on the establishment of effective School-Based Management Committees (SBMC) and implementing the Safe School Initiative in collaboration with the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC).
In the area of adult and youth literacy, Hajia Modibbo Kawu revealed that the Agency for Mass Education secured approval to purchase electricity-powered industrial machines and 19 whiteboards for literacy centers. The Agency also provided facilitators and materials to the newly launched University of Ilorin Literacy Centre and the Madala Correctional Centre, enabling inmates to access education. Additionally, the Agency successfully conducted its annual post-literacy examination.
These efforts, the Commissioner emphasized, demonstrate the government’s resolve to ensure sustainable development and inclusivity in the education sector.