Kogi govt remodels school in Onyunkoko community

Richard Elesho/Kogi

The Kogi State Government has expressed satisfaction with the successful remodeling of LGEA Demonstration Nursery/Primary School, Onyunkoko in Okene Local Government Area of the state.

The government described the project as another demonstration of the Ahmed Ododo administration’s commitment to providing a modern and inspiring learning environment for pupils .

The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, made this known in a statement on Thursday, noting that the Ododo administration remains committed to consolidating the educational infrastructure strides recorded by the immediate past administration.

According to him, the newly remodeled school reflects the government’s broader policy of structural standardization in public schools across Kogi State, aimed at ensuring that pupils learn in safe, beautiful, and conducive environments.

“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo understands the importance of a dignified learning environment because he is himself a product of public schools. His administration is determined to restore the confidence of parents in public education across the state,” he said.

He added that the remodeling of LGEA Demonstration Nursery/Primary School, Onyunkoko is part of a broader statewide effort, as several other schools are currently undergoing similar upgrades in line with the administration’s commitment to repositioning the education sector.

While noting that the government has already introduced free education for pupils and students in public schools and bursary support for students in tertiary institutions, the Commissioner emphasized that such policies must be complemented by quality learning infrastructure.

“Providing free education in dilapidated structures would amount to a disservice to our future leaders. That is why the government is steadily working to restore the old glorious days when public schools in Kogi State were known for their beauty, orderliness, and conducive learning atmosphere,” he said.

“Governor Ododo has never denied the reality that some of our educational facilities are old and dilapidated due to decades of neglect. What the administration is doing now is to systematically restore them, touching as many schools as available resources can support.

“The pictures of the school before and after the remodeling clearly tell the story of what a focused and committed government can achieve in the education sector. More importantly, the smiles on the faces of the pupils reflect their excitement and renewed pride in their school,” he added.

The Commissioner assured the people of the state that Governor Ododo will continue to deliver on the mandate given to him by Kogites, particularly in strengthening the education sector as a foundation for sustainable development.

He reaffirmed that the administration would remain steadfast in its efforts to ensure that every child in Kogi State has access not only to free education but also to a dignified and inspiring learning environment.