The Kwara State Government says it has invested massively in infrastructure, scholarships, and innovation across its tertiary institutions to improve teaching and learning.
The state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajiya Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu made the disclosure while presenting the 3rd Quarter Inter-Ministerial news Briefing Report in Ilorin.
According to her the State has recorded remarkable progress in institutional development, staff welfare, student empowerment, research advancement, and academic excellence, between April and September this year.
She said the Ministry has secured multiple approvals for key capital projects, including the renovation and upgrading of 14 facilities at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, to serve both the College and the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED).
Hajiya Modibbo-Kawu explained that the state government has also approved the procurement of laboratory equipment, library furniture, e-learning software, and the development of an integrated ICT system covering a website, Human Resource Management System, Bursary Automation, and a Learning Management System for KWASUED.
The Commissioner noted that the Ministry achieved major milestones in leadership stability and institutional governance across State-owned tertiary institutions.
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