SAN FRANCISCO, November 26, (THEWILL) – Primary schools children in Borno State who resumed for studies last week after eight months closure are now to enjoy free uniform and free feeding while in school, courtesy of the State Government.
This is as the state Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, inaugurated the free uniform and feeding scheme for primary school pupils in the state Wednesday.
Speaking at the inauguration of the scheme at the Moduganari Primary School, Maiduguri, Governor Shettima said the state government was doing everything possible to reposition the education in the state.
“This administration has attached great priority to the provision of education, hence the giant stride taken to ensure teaching and learning continue to flourish.”
“However, much to the dismay of people and government, a challenge in form of insecurity outbreak, to which this administration bumped into, became the major impediment to our socio-economic development,” he said at the occasion.
According to the governor, “We are here for the future of our children and, I must insist, we must as parents and guardians consolidate our stand so that we build a stable and brighter future for them.”
The governor also announced a reward scheme for head teachers in the state, saying they will henceforth be paid allowance so that they can discharge their responsibilities with authority.
He said deserving and suitable teachers will also be given furniture allowance and loans to give way for equal participation in government activities.
Speaking earlier at the inauguration, the chairman of the Committee on Resuscitation of Primary School Education System in the state, Dr. Mohammed Dongel, disclosed that four Local Government Areas, namely Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Jere, Monguno and Biu, were selected for the take-off of the scheme.
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