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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has assured stakeholders of its commitment to improve the quality of facilities and infrastructure at the Social Development Institute, Shasha, Iperu.
Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Hon. Ademola Balogun gave the assurance in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying that upgrade and renovation of the Institute would commence in due course.
Hon. Balogun, in a statement signed by his Press Officer, Ms. Yemisi Fashola, said infrastructure development in education was key to maximising the economic potential and growth of any state or country, hence improving the Institute was top of its priority list.
“As a government, we know that having a good infrastructure with all facilities in place would positively impact how teachers teach and students learn, so this government is committed to giving teachers and student the best, so that they can function effectively, thereby improving the economy of the State.
So, the renovation of Social Development Institute, Shasha is number one priority of the present administration and it will soon be renovated and upgraded in soonest,” Balogun said.
He noted that the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration was dedicated to fostering a conducive teaching and learning environment in order to ensure students thrive, adding that its impact cannot be overemphasised.
The Commissioner who revealed that the contract had been awarded, but its execution was delayed due to price variation in the value of building materials at the time of award.
He hinted that a team from the state and the contractor would re-evaluate the facility and commence proper upgrade, adding that the present administration was really keen at ensuring a legacy project is sited in Shasha, Iperu.
He assured the students of government’s commitment towards transforming the institution, saying government would continually invest in their well-being in and out of the facility to further enhance the quality of life of all residents in the state.
