COTABATO CITY August (PIA) – A P39.2 million, three-storey dormitory will soon rise inside the Cotabato State University (CSU) here that will cater to students from outside the city.

This came after Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM) Minister Mohagher Iqbal led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the CSU dormitory last week.

With 132 bed capacity, the dormitory is a project under the MBHTE Education Facilties Section that aims to construct new school facilities for the students and faculty of the University.

The funds for the said project comes from the BARMM Contingent Fund 2020.

Iqbal emphasized that the construction of the dormitory exemplifies the ministry’s commitment to provide the best and safe learning environment for the students, and the effective utilization of public funds.

“Shortly after the establishment of the MBHTE, we decided to improve and strengthen the Bangsamoro educational system so it can secure our children’s future,” he added.

The dormitory’s construction, which was awarded to the MMG Construction Company after public bidding, has two dining halls, two study rooms, and conference halls. (With reports from MBHTE-BARMM).