The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee, at the fifth meeting held yesterday, approved the sum of ₦11.69 billion for key projects across the education“>education and health“>health sectors.
The approval covers the procurement of water“>water treatment, 12 chemicals, 12 ambulances, and the payment for WAEC and NECO institutional materials in 88 secondary schools across the territory.
The committee noted that the move reflects the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality education“>education, strengthening healthcare delivery, and ensuring a clean water“>water supply for residents of fct“>FCT.
At the Exco meeting, which was chaired by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, 14 out of the 22 memorandums that were presented were approved for contract award.
The contract for N3,408,297,500 for MS. Rovuchi Investment Limited and N3,408,402,000 for MS. WW Prince Services Limited to purchase water treatment chemicals was approved, according to Daniel Salka Audu, the FCT Water Board’s acting general manager.
The N3,149,750,000 third water-related contract for the purchase of diesel for Lower Usuma Dam was given to Ms. Ezensha Nigeria Limited.
The health“>Health Secretary, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, said 12 specially fitted ambulances were purchased for the sum of N1,741,500,000.
She said the ambulances had a five-speed manual, keyless entry, airbag, six-cylinder, Bluetooth system, and central locking and were made according to international standards and technical specifications.
Fasawe added that the health“>Health Secretariat was also looking into buying HIACE buses in the next budget, specifically to carry dead bodies, saying it was unethical for an ambulance to carry corpses.
The Mandate Secretary for education“>Education, Danlami Hayyo, announced during the Executive Council meeting that the administration has approved a ₦394.85 million contract for the supply of infrastructural materials for WAEC, NECO, and other science practicals across 88 in the Federal Capital Territory.
He noted that the materials, particularly for science subjects, would enhance effective teaching and learning, ensuring for national examinations and equipped with practical skills essential for academic excellence.
He noted that the provision of instructional materials for science subjects would go a long way in enhancing effective teaching and learning, helping students to better grasp scientific concepts and apply them in practical settings.
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