New six-unit classroom block to be constructed for Salaga Islamic Primary School

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for East Gonja, Kassim Yazid Rabiu, has announced plans to construct a new six-unit classroom block with a staff office for Salaga Islamic Primary School in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

The announcement was made during a stakeholder engagement attended by traditional authorities, education officials, representatives of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), school staff, representatives from the office of the Member of Parliament (MP), the Assemblyman for the area and the contractor responsible for the project.

Addressing the gathering, Kassim Yazid Rabiu disclosed that funding for the project had been secured through collaboration with the Member of Parliament for the area, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah.

He explained that construction would commence immediately, beginning with the demolition of the school's existing dilapidated structure to make way for the new classroom block.

The MCE subsequently tasked the contractor, Saliha Enterprise Ltd., with ensuring quality workmanship and the timely completion of the project to minimise disruptions to teaching and learning activities.

The Salagawura, who welcomed the initiative, expressed appreciation to the authorities for their commitment to improving educational infrastructure in the municipality. He also pledged the community's full support to ensure the successful execution of the project.

For her part, the Municipal Director of Education, Abiba Bakari-Soale, expressed gratitude to the stakeholders, particularly the MP and the MCE, for their continued efforts to improve access to quality education in the municipality.

Meanwhile, special appreciation was extended to a philanthropist and former Assemblyman for the Lampor Electoral Area, Mohammed Sanni Jarah, for voluntarily offering space within his property near the Pentecost Church to serve as a temporary learning facility for pupils during the construction period.

The gesture is expected to help ensure the continuity of academic activities while construction work progresses on the new classroom block.

The project forms part of efforts by the municipal authorities and the Member of Parliament to improve educational infrastructure, create a conducive teaching and learning environment, and promote quality education in the East Gonja Municipality.

The initiative also reflects the commitment of local authorities and other stakeholders to addressing infrastructure challenges in schools and improving educational opportunities for children in the municipality.