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.

Mr 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.

Mr 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.

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

(NAN)