The Kwara State Government has officially abolished the collection of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) levy in all public primary schools across the state. This move, aimed at easing the financial pressure on parents, comes with the introduction of annual grants that will now be provided directly to schools.
Announcing the new policy in Ilorin during the opening of bids for the 2024 third and fourth quarters of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) intervention projects, the Chairman of SUBEB, Professor Shehu Adaramaja, said the decision is a major step towards improving basic education across the state.
Prof. Adaramaja explained that the state government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will now be responsible for providing running costs to all 1,717 public primary schools in Kwara.
“This means parents will no longer have to pay the PTA levy. Instead, each school will receive direct funding from the government to take care of its basic needs and operations,” he said.
The chairman stressed that this new policy is designed not only to relieve parents of extra school costs but also to ensure that schools are better equipped and supported.
Speaking further on the ongoing intervention projects in the state’s education sector, Prof. Adaramaja outlined several components of the UBEC/SUBEB initiative. These include the construction of new classroom blocks with offices and toilets, remodeling and renovation of old school buildings, and the drilling of solar-powered boreholes to provide water for schools.
Other parts of the intervention include the rehabilitation of digital literacy centers, provision of learning materials to support foundation literacy, and the distribution of two-seater furniture for pupils across various schools.
He also highlighted the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative in selected local government areas, which is aimed at improving the security and safety of school environments.
In a further show of commitment to education, Prof. Adaramaja revealed that Governor AbdulRazaq has already approved the payment of the 2025 counterpart funds for future UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects. This means the state is fully prepared to access more funds and implement additional education projects in the coming year.
Prof. Adaramaja used the occasion to send a strong warning to contractors involved in these school projects. He urged them to stick strictly to approved specifications and deliver quality work, saying the government will not tolerate substandard construction or materials.
“The welfare of our children and the future of our state depends on the quality of education we provide. Any contractor who compromises on standards will face strict penalties,” he warned.
The abolition of PTA levies and introduction of school grants marks a significant shift in Kwara’s basic education policy.
The Kwara State Government has officially abolished the collection of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) levy in all public primary schools across the state. This move, aimed at easing the financial pressure on parents, comes with the introduction of annual grants that will now be provided directly to schools.
Announcing the new policy in Ilorin during the opening of bids for the 2024 third and fourth quarters of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) intervention projects, the Chairman of SUBEB, Professor Shehu Adaramaja, said the decision is a major step towards improving basic education across the state.
Prof. Adaramaja explained that the state government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will now be responsible for providing running costs to all 1,717 public primary schools in Kwara.
“This means parents will no longer have to pay the PTA levy. Instead, each school will receive direct funding from the government to take care of its basic needs and operations,” he said.
The chairman stressed that this new policy is designed not only to relieve parents of extra school costs but also to ensure that schools are better equipped and supported.
Speaking further on the ongoing intervention projects in the state’s education sector, Prof. Adaramaja outlined several components of the UBEC/SUBEB initiative. These include the construction of new classroom blocks with offices and toilets, remodeling and renovation of old school buildings, and the drilling of solar-powered boreholes to provide water for schools.
Other parts of the intervention include the rehabilitation of digital literacy centers, provision of learning materials to support foundation literacy, and the distribution of two-seater furniture for pupils across various schools.
He also highlighted the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative in selected local government areas, which is aimed at improving the security and safety of school environments.
In a further show of commitment to education, Prof. Adaramaja revealed that Governor AbdulRazaq has already approved the payment of the 2025 counterpart funds for future UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects. This means the state is fully prepared to access more funds and implement additional education projects in the coming year.
Prof. Adaramaja used the occasion to send a strong warning to contractors involved in these school projects. He urged them to stick strictly to approved specifications and deliver quality work, saying the government will not tolerate substandard construction or materials.
“The welfare of our children and the future of our state depends on the quality of education we provide. Any contractor who compromises on standards will face strict penalties,” he warned.
The abolition of PTA levies and introduction of school grants marks a significant shift in Kwara’s basic education policy.
