The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with Maslaha Homes Ltd., has launched the development of 13 new critical infrastructures at the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) Kano Center, Kumbotso Local Government.
Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony held in Kano, Minister of State for Education Dr Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed that the project is under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) land-swap arrangement of the federal government, according to her, the development of the infrastructures is not just a project but a pledge to be fulfilled as it aims to provide every Nigerian with the opportunity to gain essential literacy and numeracy skills in line with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”.
“It is my great pleasure to break ground on the collaborative partnership between the Federal Ministry of Education and Maslaha Homes Ltd under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) land-swap arrangement.The development of 13 critical infrastructure at the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult & Non-Formal Education Kano Center in Farawa, is not just a project; it is a pledge,” she said.
The projects include modern classrooms, training facilities, hostels, libraries, skills acquisition centre, administrative buildings, ICT centers, and other vital infrastructures that are part of the mandate for the establishment of this centre.
In his remark, the Executive Secretary of NMEC, Prof. Akapan Simon said the centre was envisioned as a regional training hub for adult education in Africa, with the capacity to empower countless individuals by providing them with the skills, knowledge and mental resilience necessary to make informed decisions and improve their quality of life.
