The Nigerian Government has sent a strong warning to contractors handling various structures in the country’s Federal Unity Colleges and Tertiary Institutions to up their game or be shown the way out.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Sunny Echono gave the warning in Abuja at an event by the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
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Although no structure has collapsed in recent times in any of the 104 Federal Unity Schools and Tertiary Institutions across the country, the Federal Government appears to be proactive to guard against the unexpected.
Echono who doubles as President of the Nigerian Institute of Architects talks tough against substandard structures in the country’s public schools.
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Joined by other speakers, Architect Echono expresses serious concern over persistent poor designs and construction of structures not only in the country’s public schools but in housing and roads
As Nigeria looks forward to improving infrastructure provision in schools, many are also calling for increased attention to teaching and learning