The Korea International Cooperation Agency ( KOICA), has formerly handed-over ultra model school valued at $15 million to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to boost quality education in the Territory.
FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello at the handover in Abuja said the building of the school was a process that not only saw the establishment of a great educational institution in Nigeria’s Federal Capital City, but also the deepening of a cordial relationship between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Korea.
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The Minister who was represented by the FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, stressed the value of education in nation-building, noting that education is the bedrock of modern societies and the foundation on which great nations are built.
Bello charged education board to manage it effectively and efficiently so it remains a model school and a standard on which other public institutions in the FCT will be measured.
He also noted that the Nigeria/korea model school is today one of the most sought-after basic education institutions in the Federal Capital Territory, and commended the government and people of the Republic of Korea, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for bringing this project to fruition.
Bello promised that the FCT Administration will expedite construction of the senior secondary component of the school and ensure that it is as aesthetically appealing and academically enriching as its model basic education counterpart.
In her remarks, TijjaniAliyu who spoke through Director of Administration and Finance of the FCT Education Secretariat, Umar Marafa stated that the school will no doubt raise the quality of learning and ultimately the quality of life of children in territory.
She also appealed to KOICA to replicate this model school in the six geo-political zones across the federation, aimed at deepening the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Republic of Korea.
Earlier, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, In-tae Lee (Rtd) assured that Korea would not hesitate to continue sharing experiences and assisting Nigeria in strengthening the educational sector and national capacity.
