The Zamfara state government through the state Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), has awarded contracts to the tune of N2, 791 billion for the 2023 UBEC/SUBEB Matching Grant intervention covering the 1st to 4th quarters of 2023.
The chairman of ZSUBEB, Prof essor Nasiru Garba Anka, said during the formal presentation of the letters of award of contracts to deserving beneficiaries held at Government House, Council Chamber, in Gusau, that the projects included, 1 new safe school, 14 blocks of VIP toilets, 6 playrooms for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), 4 blocks of 2 classrooms, offices, and stores, 13 blocks of 3 classrooms, offices and stores and 8 perimeter wall fences.
“Additionally, under the projects, we have scheduled renovations of 13 blocks of 3 classrooms, offices, and stores with existing verandas, 14 blocks of 2 classrooms, offices with existing verandas 11 blocks of 2 classrooms, office with introduction of 1 perimeter wall fence, 3 four-pit VIP toilets and the renovation of 1 block of 4-classroom, office, and store, 4,612 2-seater pupils furniture, 242 teacher table, 362 teacher chair, 6 sets of ECCDE furniture and 6 sets of office furniture,” he said.
“With these projects and investments, I am confident that we will continue to improve the quality of education and facilities in Zamfara state. Your continued support and dedication are invaluable to us as we work towards these goals,” Professor Anka stated.
He added that ahead 2024, the board have been allocated the sum of N3, 554,642,584.46 Matching Grant for the 12″- 4th Quarter 2024 from UBEC, which will be matched equally by the state government.
“This brings the total Matching Grant for the year 2024 to an impressive N7, 109,285,168.92.” he further stated.