“Furthermore, the funds will be channelled toward ensuring that Personal Protective Equipment, such as face masks and sanitizers, are purchased for distribution to the students during the examination,” he said.
Ilechukwu disclosed that the grant would be disbursed in three installments to the schools during the period of the examination.
Responding, the Principal of the school, Mr Raphael Ndubuisi, thanked DRPC for the grant, saying that “it came at a time it is mostly needed”.
“I really want to appreciate the effort of DRPC and SSDO in the improvement of the quality of education and welfare of students during the upcoming examination.
“I will personally assure you that the grant would be judiciously utilised,’’ Ndubuisi said.