The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has promised to address challenges affecting the delivery of primary and secondary education in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
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The Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, gave the assurance after a visit to some secondary schools in Abuja on Monday, to monitor resumption of academic activities for the second term.
Hayyo said that the objective of the monitoring tour was to identify challenges affecting schools with a view to effectively address them.
According to him, the Secretariat had taken note of all the problems being faced by the schools, adding that the agency would consult with the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, for prompt action.
“Education is one of the key priority areas of this administration and Wike had promised to give special attention to the sector.
“That is why in the 2023 budget, the sum of N13.1 billion was approved for renovations, construction and provision of chairs and furniture for schools in the FCT.
“This is very encouraging,” he stated.
He expressed satisfaction with the turnout of students and teachers on the first day of resumption of academic activities in schools.
The mandate secretary urged teachers to live up to expectations, adding that underperforming school administrators would be replaced with competent ones.