Abia State's Educational Revolution: Governor Otti Hints Refurbishment of 221 Schools
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the remodelling of 221 public educational institutions within the state. Governor Otti revealed this initiative during a media briefing. He highlighted the critical need to elevate the standard of educational facilities in Abia to global levels, thereby providing resdents with the essential competencies and knowledge to thrive in the international arena.
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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the remodelling of 221 public educational institutions within the state.
This initiative includes the refurbishment of 170 primary schools and 51 secondary schools. Governor Otti revealed this initiative during a media briefing. He highlighted the critical need to elevate the standard of educational facilities in Abia to global levels, thereby providing resdents with the essential competencies and knowledge to thrive in the international arena.
The refurbishment endeavor encompasses all 17 Local Government Areas within the state, with the goal of transforming the school buildings into environments that are more favorable for learning.
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Otti expressed, “Just today (Monday), during our Executive Council meeting, we sanctioned the remodeling and modernization of 170 primary schools and 51 secondary schools throughout the entire State. The overarching goal is to ensure that by the end of the year, all our schools will have undergone rehabilitation and modernization. Consequently, you will witness a transformation in the appearance of our schools"
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A standard school in Abia must adhere to a specific aesthetic, and upon completion of this project, we will also focus on enhancing other crucial aspects because a school is not merely a structure; the most vital component is the curriculum – what are we imparting to our children. It is imperative that we equip them with knowledge that is relevant in the 21st century.” He also expresed the probability of buiilding more schools to cater for the educational needs of the residents.
Individuals reacting have commended the efficacy of the initiative. "I trust that in the future, there will be no claims that he failed to construct any schools, as there is no need to build new schools when existing ones can be renovated to meet international standards", one commented.
