Over 220 Pupils at LEA Nomadic Primary School Forced to Learn in Harsh Conditions
More than 220 pupils at LEA Nomadic Primary School, Rogan Isah, Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, are enduring appalling learning conditions, forced to sit on the bare floor due to a lack of proper classrooms, desks, and chairs.
The dire state of the school underscores the deep challenges within Nigeria’s basic education system, particularly in rural areas. With no suitable learning environment, the children gather under a tree, struggling to receive an education in conditions far from conducive to learning.
Heart-wrenching images from the school show eager students determined to learn despite their harsh reality.
This alarming situation was brought to light by MonITng, a civic technology platform that helps citizens track public projects, access government data, and advocate for change. According to the organization, education is a fundamental right, yet these children are being deprived of even the most basic infrastructure needed for quality learning.
MonITng emphasized that the lack of proper facilities not only affects the pupils’ academic performance but also poses risks to their health and overall well-being. The organization called for urgent intervention from the government, education stakeholders, and concerned individuals to ensure these students receive the necessary infrastructure and learning materials.
Without immediate action, the future of these children remains uncertain. MonITng posed a critical question: Will society allow them 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 fate of hundreds of children whose dreams depend on access to quality education.
Sharing heartbreaking photos of the students on X (formerly Twitter), MonITng wrote:
“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!”
The organization also called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, to take urgent action.
“These pupils deserve safe, functional classrooms and proper learning materials,” MonITng stated.
Immediate intervention is critical to ensuring these children receive the education they deserve.
