The Enugu State Executive Council has approved more than N171 million for the construction of a special education centre for the deaf and dumb in Oji River Local Government Area.

Mr Chuks Ugwoke, the state's Commissioner for Information, said this at the end of the Executive Council meeting in Enugu on Wednesday.

He said that the project was in line with governments' commitment toward improving qualitative education.

Ugwoke said that the money would cover the construction of two hostel blocks, five classrooms, one two-bedroom staff quarters, sickbay, perimeter fence as well as the renovation of the school library.

According to him, the project, when completed, will give the students a sense of belonging.

"The Enugu State Executive Council today gave approval for the construction of new buildings, perimeter fence and other renovation works at the special education centre, Oji River.

"This is in keeping with the desire of this government toward making qualitative education available and accessible to our people.

"And to provide a conducive learning environment for the students, staff of the school and security for the students," he said.

The commissioner said the council had also approved the electrification of the state's amusement and cultural park, located at Udi Local Government Area.

He noted that the electrification, to be done by the state rural electrification board, would cost N111 million.

Ugwoke explained that the park, when completed, would boost culture and tourism in the state and the country at large. (NAN)