Prof Usman Adamu Kyuka, the chairman Governing Board of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and Dr Hamid Bobboyi, thee Executive Secretary of the Commission have started the inspection of model schools sponsored by the commission across Nigeria.
At one of the sites in Karshi , Abuja, the Chairman expressed satisfaction with the level of work done.
He gave assurance that majority of the schools will be delivered before the end of the year.
Kyuka noted that the federal government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari plans to bring education close to Nigerian children with the latest technology available.
Dr Hamid Bobboyi on his part, said the model schools will consist of pre-primary, primary school, JSS, ICT training hall and sports facilities.
He explained that model 1 schools which are divided among the geo political zones will be sited in Imo, Bauchi, Edo, FCT, Katsina, Nasarawa and Lagos.
The model 2 schools according to him will be sited in Benue, Adamawa, Kaduna, Niger, Borno, Kano, Sokoto, Anambra, Ebonyi, Akwa ibom, Cross River, Ekiti and Oyo states.
Earlier, the National Consultant for the project, Arc. Mas’ud Abdulkarim said going by the level of cooperation among the various contractors handling the model schools, the project will be completed before the stipulated date.
He however complained that only two contractors may not meet up with the deadline.