FG Allocates N6 Billion for the Construction of Three Mega Schools in Gombe State

Three mega schools in Gombe State will be constructed with six billion naira approved by the federal government.

During the opening of a 250 bed hostel built by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Kumo, the headquarters of the Akko Local Government Area, Regional Development Minister Alhaji Uba Ahmadu made this announcement.

According to the minister, the NEDC built the three schools. Mombe Central Senatorial District's Dadin Kowa, Mombe North Senatorial District's Dukku, and Mombe South Senatorial District's Kaltungo are home to the three mega schools.

The minister claims that the intervention is a component of a larger plan to improve the appeal, accessibility, and competitiveness of education, especially in areas that have faced years of developmental difficulties.

He emphasised that closing the educational gap between the Northeast and other regions of the nation and catching up to national standards still depended heavily on education.

Ahmadu stated that the federal government is committed to creating modern learning environments that motivate students and enhance academic performance.

The mega schools have all the necessary facilities and amenities, including good student housing, which the minister said would greatly improve students' focus and academic performance because of the convenient and encouraging environment.

Ahmadu went on to praise the Gombe State Government's efforts and its partnership with the NEDC in maintaining the affordability and appeal of education in the state for all prospective students.

He referred to the collaboration as a model for regional development and sustainable educational advancement.

Mega schools in Nigeria are state led projects aimed at constructing sizeable, contemporary, and fully furnished educational facilities, frequently with ICT labs, libraries, and classrooms intended to improve infrastructure and educational quality.

These initiatives seek to give thousands of students, including IDPs and orphans, safe learning environments, especially in Northern Nigeria.