World Bank Grants ₦3.5bn to Oyo State Government for Renovation of 105 Primary Schools

The World Bank has given Oyo State Government a grant of N3.5 billion to renovate 105 public primary schools across the state. Governor Seyi Makinde announced this in Ibadan, where representatives of some beneficiary schools received cheques on Friday.

The governor explained that the grant aims to fix up primary schools that urgently need attention. Renovation work will start simultaneously in all 105 schools across the state’s three senatorial districts.

Makinde, speaking through his deputy, Bayo Lawal, emphasized the need for high-quality work to ensure the projects meet specified standards.

Suraj Tiamiyu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Intervention, added that the renovations, scheduled mainly for rural schools, should finish within six weeks.

The improvements include building toilets and drilling boreholes to create a better learning environment for students. Tiamiyu promised thorough monitoring to ensure the renovations are done properly and on time.

This support comes from the World Bank’s Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) – Additional Funding (AF) initiative, aimed at increasing access to education for out-of-school children and enhancing literacy in beneficiary states.

Oyo State, along with Adamawa and Katsina, received this grant as part of efforts to improve basic education accountability across Nigeria.