‘FOR THE DIGNITY OF MAN’: A DRAFT REHABILITATION/DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EGBE COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE (ECC), EGBE, EGBE M’EKUN, YAGBA-WEST LGA, KOGI STATE, PREPARED BY CONCERNED EDUCATIONISTS, EGBE, APRIL 2017

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‘FOR THE DIGNITY OF MAN’1
EGBE COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE (ECC),
EGBE,
DRAFT REHABILITATION/DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PREPARED BY
CONCERNED EDUCATIONISTS
EGBE M’EKUN,
YAGBA-WEST LGA, KOGI STATE
APRIL 2017
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Official Motto of ECC

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CONTENTS
1.0 EGBE COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE (ECC) IN BRIEF 3
2.0 CURRENT REHABILITATION EFFORTS 7
3.0 REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS/PLAN 9
3.1 IMMEDIATE NEEDS 10
3.2 MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN 10
3.3 LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTIONS 11
4.0 CONCLUSION/APPEAL 11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 11
ANNEXES 12
Annex 1: A preliminary list of individuals and groups, who have supported the current efforts
to rescue ECC 12
Annex 2: Components of the Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/Development 13
Annex 3: ECC Site Plan indicating Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/Development 14
Annex 4: Preliminary Estimates for Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/Development 15

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1.0 EGBE COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE (ECC) IN BRIEF
This is a brief on Egbe Comprehensive College (ECC) presented to Stakeholders at the
meeting for Strategic Development Plan for the School on 15th
of April 2017.
Aims and Vision of ECC
ECC was established by Egbe Community with the aim of providing secondary school
education to all, especially the less privileged youths and to cater for all-round
development of our youths, hence the name “comprehensive”. In addition, it was an
opportunity for Egbe community to have a post primary school, solely owned and
controlled by the community. The school was strategically located, within the mid-region
areas of Egbe, for easy access by students from all over Egbe Community.
Available records indicate that ECC was formally opened on 26th
January, 1981. The
pioneer students were eighty (80) in number. The first principal of the school was Mr H.
M. Ogun. He was assisted by Mr.G.O. Olaniru, as the Vice-Principal. The current
principal is Mrs. P.O. Aina.
Growth and Decay
The school took off excellently well in pursuance of its vision. There was high sense of
ownership and pride in the establishment of the school. These were demonstrated by
Citizens and donor groups coming forward to donate School buildings, school bus, etc.
The school graduated quite good numbers of high quality students.
However, a combination of the general decay in public secondary educational system in
the country, instability in the administrative setup of the school and reduced patronage by
stakeholders, impacted ECC severely; the students left in droves, new admissions
dwindled to near zero and the physical structures in the school deteriorated. At a stage the
teachers were transferred, one by one, to other government institutions. In 2015, only the
School Principal was left.

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Block C (4 Classrooms), Currently Under Renovation (Serves as
Classrooms, Principal’s Office and Staff Room)
Administrative Block; Needs Complete Rehabilitation

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Block D (4 Classrooms); Deterioration is Total
Block D; Needs Complete Reroofing among other things

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Makeshift/Temporary Public Urinary on ECC premises
Note the Power Lines on ECC Premises; they need to be energized

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2.0 CURRENT REHABILITATION EFFORTS
There have been several attempts in the past to rescue ECC from the state of decay. Some
of these efforts have been at individual, as well as, at organizational levels. Some
attempts were carried out privately, while others are known publicly.
In 2012, Igbimo Itesiwaju Egbe, a community organization, intervened. The organization
went to the extent of purchasing games equipment to be presented to the school. The
challenges facing the school were overwhelming.
In 2016 a group of concerned educationists, now known by the same very name;
‘Concerned Educationists of Egbe’, haven been touched by the parlous state of ECC, got
together to see if they could do anything to help the situation. Their concerns were
presented to the Proprietors - Elegbe of Egbe-Oba A. Irukera and his chiefs. The
intervention of the Concerned Educationists was welcomed by the Elegbe in Council.
The clarion call, by the Concerned Educationists, for the resuscitation of the ECC has
been heeded by individuals, groups and Egbe friends.
First, the Concerned Educationists needed to reroof a Block of 4-class rooms. Roofing
planks were sourced from the trees planted by the first principal (Mr H. M. Ogun). Chf
Doyin Bolaji assisted in the roofing project. In addition, he graded the access road to and
within the School premises.
Egbe Patrotic Front (EPF), Port-Harcourt, was approached through its then Chairman,
Chf (Capt) A. Awarun; the group responded by providing Lockers and Chairs for 30

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students. Mr Olayemi Sunday Oluokun (U.S.A. based) sent money to produce free
uniform for the students.
By this time, the plight of ECC and current efforts, being coordinated by the Concerned
Educationists, to rescue the school, have been popularized nationally and internationally
through the internet to reach some other Egbe Citizens and their friends. Subsequently,
the Egbe M’ekun Citizens’ Whatsapp Group (Egbe Citizens E-platform) launched a fund.
The group has installed:
(i) Complete ceiling for two (2) classrooms,
(ii) Complete high-quality window sets for two (2) classrooms,
(iii) Ten (10) pairs of teachers’ Desk and Chair, and
(iv) Complete set of Principals Desk and Chairs (with side desk & 2 visitor chairs).
The Egbe M’ekun Citizens’ Whatsapp Group has setup an Egbe-based Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Team, Headed by ACM(Rtd) Kunle Akolo, for Project Assurance and
Control purposes. Members of the group now route their support through the Platform;
for example, the provision of accommodation and monthly stipends for Youth Corpers
posted to the School. It should be noted that the idea to launch an ECC Strategic
(Rehabilitation & Development) Plan was suggested by the Egbe M’ekun Citizens’
Whatsapp Group. The development of the Draft Plan by the Concerned Educationists has
been actively supported by the Egbe Whatsapp Group.
A preliminary list of individuals and groups, who have supported the current efforts to
rescue ECC is currently being compiled (Annex 1). It will become more comprehensive.
It should be noted that attempt will also be made to compile a similar list for the
contributors during the early period of the School.

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3.0 REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS/PLAN
The rehabilitation and development needs of ECC have been categorize into Immediate
Needs, Medium Term Development Plan and Long Term Development Projections
as indicated in subsections 3.1 to 3.2 below.
The components of the Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/
Development are indicated in Annex 2. Annex 3 presents the ECC Site Plan indicating
Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/Development. These include the
three (3) Blocks (A, C & D) of 4 classrooms each. The School Hall (Block B), as well as,
the Federal Government proposed Block of four classrooms (Block E). Others are
adequately described and spatially related in Annex 3. The Preliminary Estimates for
Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/Development are presented in
Annex 4. Annex 4 has been prepared in the hope of making support choices easier for
stakeholders (individuals, friends, partnering stakeholders, families,
organizations/institutions, etc) who will be interested in supporting the School.
Stakeholders can simply pick a Structural/Facility Units for
Rehabilitation/Development or request for the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for the Facility
Unit of interest to him/her.
However, Annex 4 should be seen simply as a guide. It should not be regarded as cut in
stone. Stakeholders could use their initiatives on the many challenges (personnel and
materials) facing ECC.

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3.1 Immediate Needs
(a).Students Lockers and Chairs
(b) Students Uniform
(c) Classroom for the incoming students.
(d) Sponsor for the purchase of common entrance form for JSS 1 new intake.
(e) Labour and games uniform
(f) Extra moral classes and text book in maths and English
(g) Sports facilities such as Standard Football field. Volley ball and Basketball court.
Table Tennis etc.
(h) Sports equipment for d above listed facilities.
(i) Guidance and Counselling Unit.
3.2 Medium Term Development Plan
(a) Chemistry/Physics Lab, Biology/Agric Lab and Home Economics Lab.
(b) Games facilities and Equipment
(c) Athletic Equipment
(d) Visit to Education Support Agency at Abuja by Representatives of the Concerned
Educationists
(e) School Bus
(f) Electricity connection to PHCON and its distribution s to necessary areas

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3.3 Long Term Development Projections
(a) Access road to the school from both gates
(b) Obtaining of the C of O of the school Land
(c) Construction or erecting of a big multi-purpose Hall and other infrastructures
(d) Befitting New Administrative block
(e) School Generator (adequately sized)
(f) Fencing of the School Land Area
4.0 CONCLUSION/APPEAL
We are appealing, that we all should not be weary in contributing to the growth of this
school. The potential of this school is great; maybe that is why God is raising it up again.
Our prayer is that this school will not die! But God will grant us pleasant surprise
packages that will make this school a model for his glory. Amen!!
Thanks, God bless you all
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Concerned Educationists thank everyone that contributes to the drafting of this
documentation. Special mention must be made of Egbe M’ekun Whatsapp group (Egbe
E-Platform), represented during the documentation by Dr Segun Ikuponisi. We thank Mr
Adedayo Babalola for the scaled drawings/Mapping of the School Structures and for
producing the cost estimates for the Rehabilitation/Development of the major structures.
Mr Babalola was contacted by the Egbe Whatsapp group.

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ANNEXES
Annex 1: A preliminary List of individuals and groups, who have supported the
current efforts to rescue ECC
1. Elegbe – Bags of Cement and N50,000
2. Chief Doyin Bolaji – Road to the School
3. Concerned Educationists – Funds & Labour
4. Egbe M’ekun Patriotic Front (EPF), Port Harcourt - Lockers and Chairs for 30
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5. Chief (Mrs) Dola Abanida – Three (3) Iron Doors
6. Egbe M’ekun Whatsapp Group (E- Platform) - Ceilings (2-Classrooms), Windows(2-Classrooms),
Furniture (Teachers’ Table/Chair-10pairs; Principal’s Desk-complete-set), Corpers’ Accomodation (one year)
7. Mr Olayemi Sunday Oluokun(U.S.A)- Students’s Uniform, Corpers’ Stipends
8. Chief P.S. Alabi (Ojokedo) – Two (2) Classroom Doors
9. Hon Timi Joseph (Chf Administrator,Y/West LGA) - Cleaning School Premises,
One Door & Window, One term scholarship to indigent Students, Sponsorship of
Development Plan meeting
10.Mr. Tunde Adeoye - One Iron Door
11.Igbimo Itesiwaju Ilu Egbe – visit to the school, cleaning field and purchase of
different types of kinds of balls for games/sports
12.Others include: S.O. Dada, Chief K. Amoko (Odo of Ododi); Complete list is still
being compiled
Note: Some Contributors during the early period of the School include (compilation of
the list is ongoing): –
- Chief Tunji Arosanyin – Administrative Block
- Egbe Truck Association – New School Bus
- Egbe Community (Home Based) – Buildings
- Egbe Welfare Association (Northern Nigeria Based) - Building (later used as
Science Block)
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EPF was omitted in the Version 1 of this Document

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Annex 2: Components of the Major Structural/Facility Units for Rehabilitation/Development
1. Infrastructure
(a) Classrooms – Minimum of 6 Nos
(i) Windows
(ii) Doors
(iii) Ceiling
(b) Laboratories (Two Lab-Rooms)
(i) Side Tables
(ii) Side Sinks – 6 per Lab-Room
(iii) Two Doors – per Lab-Room
(iv) Windows – 21 per Lab-Room (Louvers & Screen Wires)
(v) Ceilings
(vi) Students’ Tables and Stools
(vii) Partial (half) Reroofing of the Block (Block A)
(c) School Hall
(i) Ceiling
(ii) Windows – 30 (parts)
(iii) Doors – Four (4)
(iv) Flooring (Concrete)
(v) Plastering
2. Equipment for Laboratories
(i) Test Tube Racks
(ii) Chemical Racks
(iii) Side Cupboards
(iv) Physics Practical Equipment set
(v) Chemistry Practical Equipment set
(vi) Biology Practical Equipment set
3. Sports Facilities/Equipment
(i) Table Tennis set (Table, Net, balls & Bats)
(ii) Basket ball court (including Balls)
(iii) Rehabilitation of Football field and provision of tracks and pavilion
4. Academics
(i) Computer Room
(ii) Additional Computer Sets and Printers
(iii) Mathematics and English Text Books (to be put on loan for students)
(iv) School Library
5. Administration
- Complete rehabilitation of the Administrative Block (Vice/Principal’s & Staff Room)
6. Water Supply to the Laboratories
7. Supply of Electricity to the School

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Annex 3: ECC Site Plan Indicating Major Structural/Facility Units for
Rehabilitation/Development

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Annex 4: Preliminary Estimates for Major Structural/Facility Units for
Rehabilitation/Development
S/N BLOCK DESCRIPTION COST OF RENOVATION/
DEVELOPMENT (NAIRA)
1 A1 AGRIC/BIOLOGY LAB 1,345,545
2 A2 PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY LAB 2,245,450
3 A3 CLASS ROOM (BLOCK A) 772,550
4 A4 CLASS ROOM (BLOCK A) 772,550
5 B1 SCHOOL HALL 2,750,375
6 B2 EXISTING FOUNDATION NEEDS TO BE
BUILT UP (SECOND SEGMENT OF SCHOOL
HALL)
3,450,240
7 C1 CLASSROOM (BLOCK C) 772,550
8 C2 CLASSROOM (BLOCK C) 772,550
9 C3 CLASSROOM (BLOCK C) 772,550
10 C4 CLASSROOM (BLOCK C) 772,550
11 D1 CLASSROOM (BLOCK D) 1,340,000
12 D2 CLASSROOM (BLOCK D) 1,340,000
13 D3 CLASSROOM (BLOCK D) 1,340,000
14 D4 CLASSROOM (BLOCK D) 1,340,000
15 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK 2,340,000
16 E FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSED
BLOCK OF FOUR CLASSROOMS
17 G BOREHOLE (WELL) 150,000
18 H SCHOOL FIELD & TRACK WITH PAVILION 1,600,000
19 I POULTRY HOUSE 500,000
20 J LIBRARY 3,500,000
21 K SCHOOL FENCE WITH TWO REINFORCEMENT
IRON GATE (2500 m By 3000m)
6,450,000
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