Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the immediate construction of the parameter fencing of the College of Education Akwanga (COEA) to enhance the security architecture of the school.
Dr Danladi Ibrahim, Acting Provost of the state-owned institution, stated this to journalists on Thursday in Akwanga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The Provost emphasised that this development comes as a welcome relief to students, staff, and stakeholders who have been advocating for improved security measures within the institution.
Ibrahim said that the governor has consistently demonstrated its commitment to education and security in the state.
“The approval of the perimeter fencing project is a testament to the governor’s dedication to providing a safe and conducive learning environment for students.
“It have numerous benefits for the college community. It will not only enhance security but also help to prevent trespassing, vandalism, and other forms of criminal activity,” he added.
He explained that the lack of the fence has led to the encouragement of the school lands by outsiders and made it easy for unauthorised individuals to access the campus, posing a risk to students and staff.
He said when the project is completed, the school can be properly patrolled, and security personnel would man all designated entering and exit points.
The provost further said that the governor had also approved the renovations of dilapidated hostels, and plans are on to build new ones.
He added that as the management of the instruction, they are making efforts to enhance supervision and to ensure that the staff have the right motivation for better performance.
“Any organisation with the right and qualified manpower, working under strict supervision and highly motivated will excel.
“That is what we are working towards achieving because the government has employed more lecturers already.
“Now we need to enhance their welfare to put in their best to ensure that we graduate qualified teachers for our primary and secondary schools,” he added.
The Provost further appreciated the governor for the upward review of monthly funds and for the gratuity of retired staff of the college.
He, however, appealed that despite the upward review, the funds are still not enough given the large number of retirees from the institution.
He, therefore, appealed to the governor to further review it upward to enable retirees to get their full gratuities. (NAN).