Legislative Vibes

SHOCKING!!! Attn, Governor @HyacinthAlia The condition of Okoto-Ugboju LGEA Primary School in Benue State deserves urgent attention. The children are trying to learn in classrooms with damaged floors and deteriorating structures, while some pupils are forced to sit on the bare floor because there are no desks for them. These are young children whose only hope of a better future may lie in the education they receive today. They should not have to learn under such conditions. Every child, regardless of their community or family background, deserves a safe classroom, a proper desk and an environment where learning can take place with dignity. What makes this situation even more concerning is the reported ₦137.38 billion that Benue State received in FAAC allocations between January and September 2026. This figure needs to be verified, but if confirmed, it raises an important question: how much of the state's public revenue is being invested in basic education, and why are schools like Okoto-Ugboju LGEA Primary School still in this condition? Public funds should translate into visible improvements in people's lives, particularly in education, healthcare and other essential services. Communities deserve transparency about how government revenue is spent, and parents deserve to know what is being done to provide their children with decent learning facilities. We appeal to the Benue State Government, the Ministry of Education, the State Universal Basic Education Board, the relevant local government authorities and other concerned stakeholders to urgently visit this school and take concrete steps to renovate the classrooms and provide adequate desks and learning materials. This is not about politics. It is about the welfare and future of our children. Please, let us raise our voices, share these pictures and draw the attention of those who can make a difference. The children of Okoto-Ugboju deserve better. Their education cannot wait. #FixOurSchools