Sokoto Approves ₦6.12bn for Construction of Nine UBEC Model Schools
The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦6.12 billion for the construction of nine model schools under the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) programme across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The government also approved several other projects involving the rehabilitation and construction of Juma’at mosques, daily prayer mosques and Islamic educational institutions.
The approvals were announced following Wednesday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House, Sokoto.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Bashir Achida, said the nine UBEC prototype schools would be evenly distributed, with three schools allocated to each of the three senatorial districts.
He explained that the project was designed to improve access to quality basic education, upgrade learning environments and provide modern educational facilities, particularly in underserved communities.
According to him, the initiative aligns with the governor’s commitment to improving the education sector through the administration’s Nine-Point SMART Agenda.
On religious infrastructure, the council approved ₦221.55 million for the rehabilitation of Achida Central Juma’at Mosque and ₦154.94 million for similar work at Sabon Birni Central Juma’at Mosque.
It also earmarked ₦98.24 million for the construction of five daily prayer mosques in the Kwamberu area, while ₦285.13 million was approved for the rehabilitation of Tureta Central Juma’at Mosque in Tureta Local Government Area.
Similarly, the rehabilitation of Kuppa Juma’at Mosque in the Gidan Sauro area received an approval of ₦230.66 million.
In the Islamic education sector, the council approved ₦166.98 million for the construction of classrooms and sanitation facilities at Raddul Azzam Quranic School in Achida.
Another ₦297.66 million was allocated for the construction of an Islamic school in the Sabon Garin Tudun Wada area of Sokoto South Local Government Area.
Additionally, ₦53.94 million was approved for the supply of carpets at Gada Central Juma’at Mosque to enhance facilities for congregational worship.
Achida said the decisions demonstrated the administration’s determination to invest in key sectors, particularly education, religious development and community infrastructure.
He expressed optimism that the projects, upon completion, would strengthen educational opportunities, improve religious facilities and enhance access to essential community infrastructure across Sokoto State.
