Nasarawa distributes textbooks and learning tools to schools
The Nasarawa State Government has begun distributing nearly 100,000 textbooks to 1,652 schools across the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized that the process will be closely monitored by the State’s Universal Basic Education Board to ensure fairness. The initiative aims to improve basic education and provide resources for both nursery and primary schools, including special schools. The government also announced new appointments and additional donations to further support the education sector.
What we know
- The government is distributing 99,776 mathematics, English, and History textbooks to 1,652 nursery, primary, and special schools in all 13 local government areas.
- Abdullahi Sule pledged continued funding for the Universal Basic Education Commission to address the needs of primary and junior secondary schools.
- Dr Kassim Muhammed-Kassim was praised for his leadership at the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board.
- The Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (retd), has been appointed as Chairman of a task force to tackle out-of-school children and oversee school maintenance.
- Donations from the Korean International Cooperation Agency include school bags, calculators, and other essential materials.
