Over 220 pupils at the LEA Nomadic Primary School, Rogan Isah, Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja are forced to endure dire conditions as they learn sitting on the bare floor and under trees.
The heartbreaking learning condition of the students highlights the alarming state of education in Nigeria, especially under the country’s basic education system.
With no proper classrooms, desks, or chairs, the children sit on the bare ground under a tree, struggling to receive an education in an environment far from conducive to learning.
Heartbreaking images from the school reveal eager children, determined to learn despite the harsh realities they face.
The terrible condition of the school was revealed by MonITng, a civic technology platform that provides citizens with information to track the progress of public projects, access public data, and engage in civic advocacy.
The organisation noted that education is a fundamental right, yet the children are deprived of even the most basic infrastructure required for quality learning.
According to MonITng, the absence of proper facilities not only affects their academic performance but also raises concerns about their health and overall well-being.
It stated that the situation calls for urgent intervention from the government, education stakeholders, and concerned individuals to provide these pupils with the necessary infrastructure and learning materials.
It noted that without immediate action, the future of these children remains at risk.
The organisation questioned whether society will allow the students to continue suffering in silence, or will it step up to secure their right to a proper education.
The answer to this question will determine the path forward for hundreds of children whose dreams depend on access to quality learning.
Attached with heartbreaking photos of the students, MonITng wrote on X, “These children are eager to learn but are left in harsh conditions.
“This paints a grim picture of education in rural communities, where access to quality learning remains a major challenge.
“Education is a fundamental right, yet these children are being denied the basic dignity of a proper classroom. We cannot ignore this!”
Calling on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and the FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, MonITng said, “@GovWike @IretiKingibe, urgent intervention is needed! These pupils deserve safe, functional classrooms and learning materials.”
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