‎The chairman of Suleja council area, Isyaku Naibi, has appealed to the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) to prioritise the rehabilitation of dilapidated primary schools.

‎Naibi made the appeal during a strategic working visit to the NSUBEB headquarters in Minna.

‎The meeting focused on the deteriorating condition of public primary schools in the locality and ways to strengthen collaboration to improve access to quality basic education.

‎The council chairman expressed concern over the poor state of infrastructure in many primary schools, stressing that every child deserves a safe, conducive and inspiring learning environment.

‎He described investment in basic education as essential to securing the future of the younger generation and promoting sustainable community development.

‎Naibi urged the board to prioritise the renovation, rehabilitation and upgrading of dilapidated school buildings in Suleja.

‎He also emphasised the urgent need for additional classrooms, desks, instructional materials, water and sanitation facilities, perimeter fencing and other critical infrastructure required for effective teaching and learning.

‎Responding, the executive chairman of NSUBEB, Ibrahim Liman, commended the council boss for his proactive leadership and commitment to improving education in the council area.

‎Liman assured the council of the board’s readiness to collaborate in addressing the identified challenges through available intervention programmes and future projects.

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