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The Saama Perri Junior Secondary School, entrusted with providing quality education to the local community, has been abandoned by the contractor assigned to construct the school, leaving pupils uncertain and distressed.
Despite the government's efforts to ensure accessible education for all, the neglect of the school has raised concerns among the community and education officials in the district.
Councilor Muninu Jakema, representing the area, expressed his frustration over the situation, highlighting that the contractor has neglected the school, which accommodates hundreds of pupils.
The lack of progress and attention given to the project has left the entire community apprehensive about the school's future and their children's education.
Ibrahim Bogiwa Swaray, the Secretary of the Grievance Redress Mechanism committee, shed light on the challenges faced by the committee during their investigation into the matter. The team discovered several issues, including inadequate materials at the construction site, significant delays in the work, a lack of transparency in the contractor's operations, and an unfriendly learning environment for children.
In response to the concerns raised, Mr. Swaray assured the people of Saama Peri that their issues would be taken seriously.
He emphasized the importance of addressing the situation promptly and ensuring that the contractor fulfills their obligations to complete the school construction as initially agreed upon.
Local education authorities and government officials have been alerted to the situation and pledged to resolve the issue. Efforts are being made to hold the contractor accountable and expedite the school’s completion. Additionally, measures are being explored to provide temporary alternatives and support for the affected pupils to continue their education during this challenging period.
Community members and parents are urged to remain patient and supportive during this challenging time as the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will work diligently to rectify the situation and ensure that the pupils of Saama Peri Junior Secondary School have access to a safe and conducive learning environment as soon as possible.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of effective oversight and accountability in ensuring quality education for all.
The government and relevant authorities are determined to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future and to uphold their commitment to providing accessible and quality education for every child in the district.
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