Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the contract for the supply of 15,716 desks to some public primary schools in the state.

Kassim Mohammed-Kassim, the executive chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SEBEB), disclosed this to reporters on Tuesday in Lafia, the state capital.

According to the chairman, the move will enhance quality teaching and learning in the state.

The chairman, who decried the infrastructure deficit in most public primary schools, said the move followed his recent unscheduled visits to some of the schools.

“Having presented the true position of things to the governor, he immediately approved the supply of 15,716 desks and some chairs to various public primary schools in the state.

“As we speak, students in some schools are sitting on bare floors to learn, and this is not the kind of learning environment we want for our children.

“I have been to the classes to see the furniture myself; I took pictures of the pupils either sitting on bare floors or stones to learn,” he said.

The SUBEB boss noted that the contractor is expected to supply the items in the next month for onward distribution to the benefiting schools.

Mr Kassim thanked the governor for the prompt response and promised to work in line with his policies to boost basic education.

“My unscheduled visit across various primary schools in the state gave me first-hand information about the condition of our schools.

“So, we will do everything within our powers to ensure a conducive learning environment for our children,” he said.

Mr Mohammed-Kassim promised that the state government would prioritise the welfare of primary school teachers, insisting that such a move would stimulate productivity.

(NAN)