Ekiti Government Approves N165m for Renovation of 2 Special Schools

The Ekiti State Government has sanctioned the release of nearly N165 million for rehabilitation works at two special education institutions in the state.

The announcement was made by Taiwo Olatunbosun in a statement issued on Thursday in Ado Ekiti. The projects will cover improvements at Government Special School in Ido-Ekiti and the Government Special School for the Deaf located in Ikoro-Ekiti.

According to the commissioner, the funding approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday.

Olatunbosun explained that N85.73 million has been set aside for the Government Special School in Ido-Ekiti. The funds will be used to repair damaged drainage channels and carry out concrete landscaping of internal driveways and walkways across the school compound.

In a similar development, the council approved N88.94 million for rehabilitation works at the Government Special School for the Deaf in Ikoro-Ekiti. The facility has experienced serious erosion problems that have affected drainage structures, pathways, driveways, and sections of the school frontage.

He noted that the planned projects aim to restore essential infrastructure within the affected schools while also enhancing safety, accessibility, and overall learning conditions for students, particularly those with special educational needs.

The intervention will include rebuilding faulty drainage systems and installing concrete walkways and driveways at the Ido-Ekiti school.

At the Ikoro-Ekiti institution, the work will involve the construction of a new culvert alongside drainage and other related concrete structures.

Olatunbosun further explained that the rehabilitation became necessary after erosion caused extensive damage to critical parts of the school facilities. Some of the affected structures include collapsed drainage channels, deteriorated walkways, damaged driveways, and sections of perimeter fencing and assembly areas.

The commissioner added that these challenges had disrupted the learning environment and raised safety concerns for students attending the schools.

He disclosed that the projects would be handled by the state’s Bureau of Special Projects using direct labour and are expected to be completed within 16 weeks to ensure minimal disruption to academic activities.