Zamfara to Build 42 New Secondary Schools Across 14 LGAs

The Zamfara State Government has finalized plans to construct 42 new junior and senior secondary schools across the state’s 14 local government areas in a major push to improve access to quality education.

The initiative is being implemented under the Zamfara Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, following the completion of contractual arrangements with construction firms.

Preparations for the project were concluded during a meeting held on July 29, bringing together project officials, supervising consultants and contractors ahead of the commencement of construction.

The meeting was chaired by the Component 1.1 Lead for Creating New Safe Learning Spaces in Secondary Schools, Arc. Ibrahim Ahmed Nahuche, who urged contractors to strictly adhere to approved project specifications, quality standards and completion timelines.

To promote transparency and accountability, all contractors signed the project’s Code of Conduct and committed to meeting their contractual obligations throughout the execution of the project.

Stakeholders also agreed on procedures for handing over project sites, paving the way for construction work to begin simultaneously across the selected locations.

Project officials disclosed that communication channels have been established between the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), supervising consultants and contractors to ensure smooth coordination, prompt resolution of challenges and effective project monitoring.

The meeting further reviewed the scope of work, implementation guidelines and payment procedures, with contractors formally accepting the approved contract terms.

In addition, emphasis was placed on environmental and social safeguards, including occupational health and safety measures, environmental protection and community engagement throughout the construction process.

According to Arc. Nahuche, the project will provide modern, safe and conducive learning environments, with a particular focus on expanding access to secondary education for adolescent girls across Zamfara State.

He called on contractors and supervising consultants to maintain high construction standards and deliver the schools within the agreed timeframe, noting that the project is expected to strengthen the state’s education sector and improve learning opportunities for thousands of students.