Nasarawa Government To Spend N447m On e-libraries, Laboratories

The Nasarawa State Government on Monday said it has awarded contract for the construction of six e-libraries and three laboratories in the state at the cost of over N447 million.

Dr Salisu Mohammed, Senior Special Assistant on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to Gov. Umaru Al-Makura disclosed this during a meeting with the contractors in Lafia.

Mohammed said the e-libraries would be located in Lafia, Doma, Akwanga, Keffi, Nasarawa and Karu.

He said three science laboratories at Government Science School, Lafia and Nasarawa Eggon as well as Government College, Keffi would be renovated and equipped.  

The governor's aide said the projects were part of efforts to boost the education sector and revive reading habit in students.

Mohammed, who said the projects would be completed within 16 weeks, warned the contractors against violating the contract agreement.

``We are aware that some of the contractors may have even sold the contracts out before getting the award documents.

``I can assure you that the government will not hesitate to sanction anyone found to be engaging in sharp practices that would jeopardise our aim,” he said.

One of the contractors, Alhaji Abubakar Aruwa assured that they would deliver the projects on time and according to specification. (NAN)