Jigawa approves N15.8 billion to boost education
The Jigawa government has approved N15.8 billion for the execution of a viable basic education programme to enhance access to free quality education in the state.
Sagir Musa, commissioner for information, youth, sports and culture, said this on Wednesday in Dutse.
He said the State Executive Council (SEC) had approved the fund to fast-track implementation of the Jigawa Unified New Improvement of Teaching and Education (Jigawa UNITE) programme.
Mr Musa said the programme was designed to encourage the deployment of innovative technology and data-driven platforms for high-quality learning materials during the 2024-2026 academic sessions.
“It will deploy effective training for teachers and technology-enabled support teams to create support and drastic improvement in learning outcomes in the state.
“This is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the state government and New Globe Education Services Limited, for transformation of primary education, with a 30 per cent mobilisation of N4.7 billion, ” he said.
Mr Musa said the council also approved the disbursement of N839 million donations to the 210 families affected by the Majia tanker explosion.
The commissioner said the SEC further approved guidelines for the implementation of the Alternative Care for Children (ACC) programme to ensure social protection of vulnerable persons and children.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Ukraine: UN welcomes Black Sea talks, warns of worsening humanitarian crisis
The United Nations has welcomed recent diplomatic talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Saudi Arabia.
Education
Private schools’ foreign curricula harmful to Nigerian students: Prof Uzoechi
According to Mr Uzoechi, private schools in the country must stop the trend because it is inconsistent with Nigeria’s National Policy on Education.
Politics
PDP governors congratulate Jonathan on Sunhak Peace Prize
He said Mr Jonathan’s administration recorded several outstanding and yet-to-be-surpassed achievements.
Politics
Ex-PRP guber candidates, others announce defection to SDP
The defectors were received by SDP national chairman, Shehu Gabam, at the party national secretariat in Abuja.
Economy
Bangladesh, Nigeria trade hits $100 million
“Bangladesh has deep roots in Africa, especially in Nigeria. Our people share common aspirations,” Mr Rahman said.
Economy
PenCom tells governors to adopt contributory pension scheme
The National Pension Commission has urged states and local governments to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme for a pension-secure Nigeria.
