How important is Education to the administration of @jidesanwoolu? We analysed the Lagos State Education Budget to highlight the priorities of the government.
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The total sum of ₦136.1bn was budgeted for the Education sector, with N80.7bn and N55.3bn allocated for recurrent and capital expenditures respectively. This represents a 51.7% increase compared to 2019 education budget of N65.6bn.
Notable capital project allocations include N10.72bn for the construction / rehabilitation of schools, N7.65 for Lagos State University, N5bn for Education Trust Fund and N1.89bn for the upgrading of Vocational Institutes among others.
Specific projects expected to be executed include the construction / rehabilitation of 300 schools, the Eko-Excel Project (aimed at introducing technology for early childhood learning) and provision of equipment to school's science laboratories.
N39.39bn was allocated to be shared among 6 education districts. These education districts were set up to ensure the provision of conducive learning environment, establish counselling services, ensure quality control and ensure recruitment of professional teachers.
Agencies with highest allocations include Lagos State University (14.87bn); Education District 1 (10.34bn), Education District 2 (8.25bn), Education District 6 (7.52bn) and Lagos State Polytechnic (5.94bn).
It is the duty of Lagosians to ensure that these allocated funds are appropriately and judiciously utilized. Good governance is ensured when we hold the government accountable.
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