The Osun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has commenced the bidding process for its 2025 UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects, in a renewed push to upgrade basic education infrastructure across the state.
The bid opening exercise, held at the SUBEB warehouse behind the Osun State Secretariat, attracted over 200 contractors and stakeholders from across the state, all of whom witnessed what was described as a transparent and open procurement process.
The event was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen school infrastructure under the intervention programme jointly implemented with the Universal Basic Education Commission.
Speaking at the ceremony, the immediate past SUBEB Chairman, Ibukun Ishola Fadipe, commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his sustained commitment to improving education infrastructure across Osun State.
Fadipe noted that Osun State remains among the few states in Nigeria that are fully up to date on UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects, attributing this to what he described as consistent political will and prioritisation of education.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of SUBEB, Yahaya Bakare, also praised the state government for its continued investment in the education sector, describing the current administration’s performance in school infrastructure as unprecedented.
He urged contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications and timelines, warning that quality delivery and punctual completion remain key expectations of the board.
According to him, accountability and professionalism are central to ensuring that public funds translate into meaningful improvements in the learning environment.
Also speaking, the Osun State UBEC Coordinator, Kehinde Dada, charged contractors to maintain sincerity and uphold quality standards, stressing that both time and execution quality would be closely monitored.
He warned that substandard work would not be tolerated, emphasising the need for contractors to demonstrate integrity throughout project implementation.
The General Manager of the Osun Public Procurement Agency, Adesina Oyetola, further cautioned bidders against cutting corners, stating that any contractor found violating procurement rules or project standards would not receive payment.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and due process in all public contracts.
Contractors present at the event reportedly praised the bidding process, describing it as open, fair, and well-structured, with many expressing confidence in the system’s integrity.
The SUBEB leadership reiterated that the intervention projects are aimed at improving classroom conditions, expanding access to quality education, and ensuring safer and more conducive learning environments across public schools in Osun State.
With the bidding process now underway, stakeholders say attention will shift to project execution, monitoring, and delivery, as the state seeks to consolidate gains in its basic education reform agenda.
