People living in the Gyadna community, Abuja, are crying out for help over the terrible condition of their Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School. They claim their children are learning in an environment that is neither safe nor healthy, and they require the government to intervene promptly.
Recently, some media organisations visited the school for an on-the-spot assessment. They saw broken buildings, roofs with holes, and classrooms with no desks or chairs. The children sit on the bare floor, and the classes are too full. There are no toilets, and the schoolyard is overgrown with bushes, which the community fears could harbour snakes or cause illness. The school also has too few teachers, making learning very difficult. There are no books or teaching materials, and students are struggling to learn under poor conditions.
The community head, Solomon Danjuma, stated that despite writing several letters to government agencies, no assistance has been received. He explained that many parents are too poor to pay school fees, making it hard to maintain the school.
Mr. Birus Sheke, Chairman of the Parents-Teachers Association, confirmed that students are forced to learn in cracked buildings and sit on stools or the floor. He urged the government to renovate the school, hire additional teachers, and provide access to clean water and toilets. The school’s security guard and other community leaders stated that they have attempted to improve the school’s condition through donations, but their efforts have been insufficient. They pleaded with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to assist the school in the same way he has helped with road projects in Abuja.
They said improving the school will help the children learn better and give them a chance at a brighter future. “Our children deserve to learn in a clean, safe place,” they said. “We are begging the government to help us now.”
