Edo Education: Gov. Obaseki to refurbish 230 schools, threatens contractors over sub-standard materials

By Eben Enasco Kingsley

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has vowed to prosecute contractors who deliver sub-standard work on the 230 public primary schools being refurbished by the state government through the State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB).

The governor gave the warning at the government house Benin when he held a crucial meeting with the contractors handling the school renovation project.

The Inquest news has more details in this report presented from our studios

The renovation project is contained in the five pillars of the State Basic Education Board, SUBEB.

The state government awarded over Ten Schools in the contract for the renovation.

And now Governor Obaseki is concerned about the standard of the contract delivery

Also worried about the quality of materials to be used for the renovation, the Governor sets up a monitoring team to keep track on the projects

He however urged the contractors to fast-track delivery of the job,

Some of the schools to be refurbished spreads across Ojirami primary school in Akoko-Edo , Amegor Primary School in Uwelu, Ivbiyeneva Primary School in Ikpoba Okha LGA among others.