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Teachers Laud Gov. Kefas as Construction of 60 Schools Begins Across Taraba



The Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT, Taraba State Wing, has expressed profound appreciation to the Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, for his unwavering commitment to the advancement of education in the state.

 

Governor Agbu Kefas, has officially flagged off the building of schools following his approval of the construction of sixty schools across the state.

 

Governor Agbu Kefas, while laying the first foundation of the project at the Government Comprehensive Secondary School in Jalingo, reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to the provision of a conducive learning environment for students and pupils across the state

 

Governor Agbu Kefas noted that his administration's priority has been free education in an outstanding environment where the youths can compete favourably.

 

Answering questions from Journalists on the occasion, the Commissioner for Education, Augustina Godwin, pointed out that the project is a significant milestone.

 

Dr. Augustina Godwin reiterated that the education sector of the state is committed, to fulfilling the Governor's vision of rebuilding schools across the state.

 

The Chairman of the school building committee, Dr. Emmanuel Njoku, said that the school building will be prioritized to ensure they are delivered as the Governor demands.

 

The teacher's appreciation message is contained in a Press Release signed by the Chairman of the Taraba State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT Comrade Nathan Solomon and made available to newsmen in Jalingo, the state capital.

 

This commendation comes as the Governor officially flags off the construction of 60 new schools across the 16 local government areas of Taraba State.

 

Speaking on behalf of the Union, the NUT Chairman, Nathan Solomon, lauded the initiative, describing it as a landmark achievement that will significantly enhance access to quality education for children in the state.

 

He emphasized that the project aligns with Governor Kefas's vision for a revitalized educational sector, which has already witnessed groundbreaking reforms since his assumption of office.

 

"This bold step by Governor Kefas demonstrates his genuine passion for education and the future of our children. The construction of these schools will not only provide a conducive learning environment but also create employment opportunities for teachers and other education sector stakeholders," the NUT Chairman stated.

 

The union also applauded the Governor's previous interventions in the education sector, including the provision of learning materials, and the introduction of innovative policies aimed at improving the standard of education in the state.

 

The NUT Taraba Wing reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government's efforts in ensuring that every child in Taraba State has access to quality education.

 

The union further called on all stakeholders to collaborate with the government in ensuring the successful implementation of this laudable project.


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