LASUBEB charges contractors to deliver quality school projects

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has instructed contractors working on intervention projects in public primary schools to follow approved specifications, professional standards, and contractual terms. This directive comes after the Board warned that delays, poor workmanship, the use of inferior materials, and deviations from approved designs could result in penalties.

At a briefing for contractors, vendors, suppliers, and service providers, LASUBEB's Executive Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu, emphasized the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure quality, timely delivery, and value for money in government-funded education projects.

Shittu explained that the intervention projects were executed as fixed contracts, meaning contractors were not allowed to compromise quality or stray from approved specifications. He stressed that all projects must be completed on time and to the required standards to provide safe, functional, and conducive learning environments for students.

The projects, which represent significant investments by both the state and federal governments, are seen as crucial for the future of basic education and must be handled with professionalism, integrity, and responsibility.

Contractors and service providers were urged to view themselves as partners in the state's education agenda and ensure their projects deliver the intended value to schools and communities. During a technical session, an architect from the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Ebenezer Odeyale, advised contractors to focus on proper planning, effective supervision, quality control, and strict adherence to approved specifications.

He also recommended engaging registered engineers and qualified professionals to ensure structural integrity, safety, and sustainability.

Board Secretary, Hakeem Lamidi, reminded all stakeholders to comply with relevant laws and contractual requirements, submit necessary documentation, and maintain high standards of integrity and technical competence throughout project execution. The briefing also gave contractors, vendors, suppliers, and service providers an opportunity to clarify project requirements, implementation procedures, monitoring mechanisms, documentation, and reporting responsibilities.