Kebbi to Renovate Schools, Provide Furniture with N6.5bn in 2025

The Kebbi State Government has earmarked ₦6.5 billion for the renovation of primary and secondary schools, as well as the provision of furniture, in its 2025 budget. Governor Nasir Idris made this known on Monday at the opening of the National Executive Council meeting of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Birnin Kebbi. Addressing participants at the event, Governor Idris highlighted his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the education sector in the state. He revealed that, beyond the renovation and furniture plans, the government had also procured educational books worth ₦2.7 billion, which will be distributed to students at no cost. “I am the happiest person today,” the governor said. “I have cause to thank God because people who understand the importance of education are here in Kebbi. I am happy to inform you that Kebbi is operating a free education system to ensure access to formal education for all.” Governor Idris also announced that the state had improved the feeding arrangements in boarding schools, in a bid to support retention and learning among students. In addition to efforts in the education sector, the governor disclosed that his administration had reviewed the remuneration package for medical doctors in the state, aligning it with what is obtainable at the federal level. According to him, the move is part of a broader strategy to stem the tide of brain drain in the Nigerian healthcare system. On agriculture, Idris revealed that the state had distributed 520 trucks of fertilisers to farmers free of charge. He further stated that 10,000 solar-powered water pumping machines had been procured and distributed to support dry season farming across the state. Speaking at the event, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Mr. Audu Titus-Amba, lauded Governor Idris for his contributions to the development of the education sector. He specifically commended the extension of the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years, describing it as a legacy that would benefit the teaching profession for years to come. The event in Birnin Kebbi brought together education stakeholders from across the country and underscored the state government’s growing investments in human capital development and infrastructure.