The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Warri Friday, has called on stakeholders to protect public facilities in their domains against vandalism.
The local government chairman emphasized that any loss to a particular community would not benefit it, as resources would be redirected to other communities with pressing needs.
Warri made this statement while addressing executive members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Isoko South Local Government, during a courtesy visit to express gratitude for reviving the Children’s Day Celebration in the area and to present demands aimed at improving educational standards in the local government area.
He noted that the government is making efforts to touch all communities in the local government, adding that going to replace vandalized facilities in some communities while others were yet to have one is not ideal, saying the government will rather redirect such resources to other communities in pressing need.
Making specific reference to Ozaha Primary School in Oleh, he said: “Some time ago, vandals entered Ozaha Primary School and vandalized a section of the school.
“As a government, we stepped in and restored the facilities, few days after, they came back again. There are so many requests, and I want to appeal that there are communities needing urgent attention.
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“We’re currently distributing school desks to all the public primary schools; teachers and various community heads should protect them.
“As we speak, the building of Okugbe Primary School, Ikpedi-Irri, is in terrible condition; the learners can’t even use it. But in a few months’ time, we will finish the renovation of the building.”
The Nigeria Union of Teachers’ head, Okolo Evi, had earlier called for measures to ensure the safety of learners and teachers, amid escalating insecurity and vandalism of primary school properties.
He also advocated for the establishment of an education monitoring team to oversee students, particularly on market days, noting that many learners are often seen engaging in street hawking of sachet water.
Furthermore, he solicited support for the completion of the NUT secretariat in Isoko South.
