Borno State Government To Build Nine Schools To The Tune Of N1.6bn


Contract for the construction of nine mega primary schools in Borno state has been awarded to the tune of N1.6 billion as part of Government's strides to revamp and titivate its educational system.

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno revealed that the project would provide access to education for over 49, 000 children orphaned by the Boko Haram insurgency in the state.

In his words; “We have awarded contracts for the construction of nine mega primary schools across the state.

 “We are also building a mega school in Maiduguri deliberately for the children orphaned by the Boko Haram crisis.”

According the governor, the schools would have accommodation, kitchen and sporting facilities as this steps were been taken by his administration as post insurgency plan to safeguard the future of children orphaned by the outbreak of the insurgency.

Shettima said: “It is gratifying to note that peace has started returning to this part of the world.

 “But as we win the war against Boko Haram insurgents, we are yet to commence the bigger war of trying to meet the aspiration of about 49,000 children orphaned by the crisis in Maiduguri alone.”

While decrying the fact that thousands of women had became widows after losing their husbands to the crisis which arose in 2009.

“Nobody can give the exact number of people affected or women who lost their breadwinners, but there are thousands of them'' he added

“It is in our own self interest as a people to let these people have hope by educating the orphans and empowering the widows and make them have stake in the 21st Century.”

Trending

3 Things Social Media Has Made Everyone

Image
Social media involves all forms of electronic communication such as social networking and micro blogging websites through which users create online communities to share ideas, information, personal messages, and other contents such photos and videos. We are living in a globalized world and as such information spreads across shores and climes with with the speed of light.
Read more...

I Won’t Represent Nigeria Again If Things Are Not Done Differently

Image
Nigeria's weightlifter Maryam Usman has alleged that Nigeria is not ready to win Olympic medals. In her words: ''I am proud to have represented my country Nigeria and also proud to have represented my family.'' ''Even though I may not have really done what I planned to do. I appreciate God for making me go through the competition injury-free.'' ''So, that I think is the ultimate; I really thank God. The competition was fine. I really don’t talk about it because it makes me so emotional''.'' Reacting to claims that Nigerian athletes do well when they prepare well, Usman said ''I disagree with that. This is an event people have been preparing for, for four years. You just can’t jump in within a month and half to the Games thinking you can beat those who have been training for more than four years. It’s just not possible; let’s not even think about it.'' The athlete also disclosed "After my event I w...
Read more...

My pastor forced me to sell stolen car –Suspect

Image
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a car-theft and robbery suspect, Olawale Olabinwonu, while attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. Olabinwonu, an administrative officer of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad while trying to sell a Nissan Sentra, 2015 model. The vehicle, whose number plate was changed, had been placed on an online shopping platform, where it was advertised for sale. Police investigators had, on seeing the advert, called the contact on the website to indicate interest. A man, who took custody of the car where it was parked in the Lekki area of the state, was said to have been arrested. The suspect, however, denied ownership of the car and subsequently led detectives to Olabinwonu’s residence. Olabinwonu was reported to have packed out of the house with his family after sensing danger. He was, however, tracked to a church in the area where he was arrested. Source gathered that the vehicle, ...
Read more...