ILORIN, KWARA STATE— The Kwara State Federal government has released a strenuous two-day training program for Technical Company (TSPs) as part of an enormous facilities drive under the Teenager Girls Effort for Knowing and Empowerment (AGILE) task.
The effort intends to manage the rehab of 898 public junior and senior secondary schools across the state, together with the construction of new centers in 26 flagship schools.
During the flag-off ceremony in Ilorin on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Commissioner for Education and Human Being Capital Advancement, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, stressed that the project is a cornerstone of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s dedication to uplifting susceptible groups and adolescent ladies.
Read likewise: Kwara very first woman launches cash-support scheme for 22,420 schoolgirls under AGILE project.
While the physical renovation of almost 900 schools is a central pillar, the AGILE project, supported by the World Bank, is a multi-dimensional intervention.
Dr Olohungbebe noted that the task is developed to provide a “lifeline” to the financial and instructional prospects of ladies through a number of essential sub-programs.
The Job Organizer for Kwara AGILE, Mr Adeshina Salami, clarified the special role of the Technical Service Providers.
Unlike standard specialists, these TSPs, consisting of architects, civil engineers, and amount property surveyors, are charged with supporting School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) to guarantee quality control and compliance with international requirements.
“These specialists are to make sure quality shipment and compliance with environmental and social standards,” Salami described.
He added that the School Enhancement Grants (SIG) are tailored specifically to the size and needs of each institution.
A vital element of the training focuses on the Environmental and Social Management Strategy (ESMP). Mrs Nkechi Ikemefuna, an Environmental Safeguard Officer from the National Project Collaborating Unit in Abuja, stressed that the rehabilitation process should be handled to prevent “collateral” community issues.
The AGILE project remains a five-year strategic collaboration intended to bridge the gender gap in secondary education across Nigeria.
By equipping schools with contemporary centers and digital tools, Kwara State intends to develop a safe, favorable, and technically relevant environment for the next generation of female leaders.