The Kwara State Government has handed over the proposed 10-storey Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development Headquarters project to the Contractor, Migliore Construczione and Tecniche (MC&T), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening education infrastructure and enhancing public service delivery.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Segun Ogunsola, described the project as a significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to provide modern, functional and sustainable infrastructure that support effective governance and educational development across the state.
Ogunsola said the project is a strategic investment in the future of education administration in the state and explained that the proposed headquarters is designed as a state-of-the-art 10-storey office complex that will house a creche, library, multi-purpose hall and several office spaces to cater for the operational needs of the Ministry.
He noted that preliminary aspects of the project have already commenced, demonstrating the state government’s determination to ensure timely execution and completion.
He charged the contractor to provide effective supervision and ensure that all works conform with approved specifications, quality standards and project timelines, while expressing confidence in the Contractor’s capacity to deliver a project that reflects the state’s vision for excellence in public infrastructure and institutional development.
The permanent secretary of the Ministry, Alhaja Risikat Tinuke AbdulAzeez, commended the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved in the project and emphasised the importance of education as key to driving the desired educational capacity in the state.
In his remarks, the project manager of MC&T, Mr David Olatunji, appreciated the confidence reposed in the company and assured the state government of its readiness to deliver a quality project.
