By Augustine Kuza Lafia
The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB, Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has expressed disappointment over the continuous theft of chairs and desks from Central Primary School, Akwanga.
Dr. Kassim, who undertook an unannounced inspection of facilities, with his management team at public primary schools in Akwanga, including the Central Primary School, over the weekend, said the situation is compelling pupils to sit on bare floors during lessons.
He revealed that a contract has been awarded for the fencing and landscaping of the entire school premises, and also employment of security personnel to safe the situation.
The NSUBEB, boss promised to rehabilitate the school’s dilapidated borehole and construct modern toilets to prevent open defecation.
The NSUBEB chairman was received by the Head of School, Mrs. Salou Rose, and promptly embarked on a tour and assessment of facilities at select schools in Akwanga.
