The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has directed the urgent rehabilitation and upgrade of Government Secondary School, Kabusa, citing its current condition as unsuitable for quality education.
Speaking at the school’s permanent site during the inauguration of the 9.8-kilometer Kabusa-Takushara road project on Tuesday in Abuja, Wike expressed his dissatisfaction:
“Is this a school? I will not lie to you; I will not accept this as a school for our children to have quality education. I am, therefore, directing immediate upgrading of the school for our children to get the best of education.”
Urgent Upgrades Underway
The minister assured the community that the school would be renovated under emergency provisions to meet the standards expected by the FCT Administration (FCTA). He also instructed his Chief of Staff, Mr. Chidi Amadi, to work with the FCTA Director of Procurement to fast-track the rehabilitation process.
Ending Disruptive Protocols
Wike criticized the practice of using students to line up on roads to welcome officials, describing it as unnecessary and counterproductive:
“It is not in our culture, and this will be the last time to see this happen. Nobody should bring students out of their school to line up on the road. We will not accept that any longer. Our children deserve the best.”
He urged school principals across the FCT to prioritize the welfare and education of students over ceremonial activities.
Commitment to Education
The planned rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Kabusa, reflects Wike’s broader commitment to enhancing education standards in the FCT. By addressing both infrastructural deficiencies and procedural inefficiencies, the minister aims to create a conducive learning environment for students and ensure quality education delivery across the territory.
