The Jigawa State Senior Secondary Education Board (JSSSEB) has commenced the bidding process for the renovation of 11 secondary schools across the state.
More than 24 companies participated in the exercise, which marks the sixth bidding process conducted by the board for school construction, renovation and the procurement of educational equipment.
The board’s Chairman, Prof. Abubakar Yushau, disclosed this on Friday during the inauguration of the exercise in Dutse.
He said the projects were designed to improve school infrastructure and create a better environment for teaching and learning.
According to him, the schools selected for the renovation include Government Girls Unity Secondary School, Garki; Government Girls Day Secondary School, Famfo Goma; and the School for People with Impaired Hearing, Hadejia.
Others are Government Day Secondary School, Karkarna; GDSS Abdulkadir; GDSS Ganuwar Kuka; Government Unity Secondary School, Ringim; GDSS Maruta; GDSS Kale; GDSS Maje; and GDSS Bosuwa.
Yushau called on participating contractors to ensure quality delivery and complete the projects within the agreed timeframe.
He also emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to procurement regulations and other established guidelines.
A representative of AJAJ Global Ltd., Rabiu Alhassan, appreciated the state government for allowing the companies to participate in the bidding exercise.
He assured that the contractors would comply with the procurement rules and execute the projects in line with the required standards and stipulated deadlines.
(NAN)
