The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq for his administration’s serial compliance with the rules guiding the execution of contracts under the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC).
The North Central Zonal Director for UBEC, Elder Edward Abalaka, gave the commendation in Ilorin, the state capital, at the bid opening for the 1st and 2nd quarters of the 2024 FGN/UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects.
At least 258 contractors bidded for various contracts which the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) opened after advertising for tenders in both the local and national newspapers.
The projects cover construction and remodeling of classrooms and VIP toilets, fabrication of teachers and pupils’ furniture, drilling and installation of motorized solar boreholes, and procurement of essential equipment, among other projects.
He urged the contractors to execute the projects in line with the specifications, warning that poor execution and abandonment of the projects would not be tolerated.
Chairman of the Board, Prof Sheu Raheem Adaramaja, said the projects were crucial to enhancing the learning environment, promoting quality education, and ultimately benefiting the students, teachers, and communities.
He further stated that the Governor has also newly paid into the Board’s account a counterpart fund for the assessment of the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2024, announcing that the Board will soon advertise for a tender.
“The Board has placed advert on local and national newspapers for tenders in eight categories, such as the construction of a block of two classrooms with an office (70 classrooms with 35 offices), construction of VIP Toilet (28 locations), remodeling of classrooms (110 classrooms, fabrication of teachers & pupils furniture (4652/391 units), and drilling and installation of motorized solar borehole (11 locations,” he said.
“Other projects are the procurement of Brand new Toyota Hiace 18 seater bus (2023 Model) for Quality Assurance Directorate (1 Number), ECCDE plastic chairs and tables (170 sets) and safe school initiative in the selected schools in Asa, Kaiama, Offa, Ilorin West, and Ilorin South LGAs.”
The event was equally attended by Kwara House of Assembly member, representing Afon Constituency, Hon Yunusa Oniboki; representative of the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Muhammed Mansur Maccido; and representative of Acting Head of Service, Kwara state, Alhaji Abdulwasiu Alaya; among other dignitaries.
Signed
FADEYI, Babajide A.
(PIO)
FIC, Ilorin
