The Jigawa government has earmarked N360 million for the rehabilitation of 14 schools damaged by wind storm.
A statement issued by Mr Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, on Thursday in Dutse stated that the State Executive Council (SEC) approved the funds during its meeting on Wednesday.
“The SEC during its deliberation approved the award of contracts for the emergency renovation of schools affected by wind storm across the state.
“This second phase of the renovation will cover 14 schools in the state with a total contract sum of N360,668,311.78 only,” Musa said.
According to him, the renovation will cover classrooms, hostels, laboratories, fences, toilets and administration blocks.
He said the council also approved N1.7 billion for payment of tuition fees in respect of 184 students transferred from Sudan Universities.
The students, he said, had been transferred to the Near East University, Cyprus for the 2023/2024 academic session as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan.
“The amount approved is €1,523,657 pounds equivalent to N1.7 billion only,” he said, adding that the amount would cover full payment of fees for 100 females and 60 males students.
“Sixteen students are being sponsored by the INDIMI Foundation but whom the state government pays their upkeep and accommodation while eight others were sponsored through Musabaqa (Qur’anic recitation competition) programme. (NAN)
