N$3.2m classroom boost

Three schools in the Erongo region received six classrooms, storerooms and renovations to existing facilities through the MTC Rural Schools Project, at a combined value of N$3.2 million.

Okongue in Daures, JP Brandt in Utuseb and !Oe #Gab in Tubusis each received a block of two classrooms. The official handover took place at Okongue Primary School in the Daures constituency on Tuesday. 

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund contributed N$1 million towards the classroom blocks and storerooms through its partnership with MTC.

“Education is a shared responsibility. While the government provides leadership, policy direction and resources, strong partnerships with the private sector, communities and other stakeholders enable us to achieve greater impact," Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses said.

MTC’s Tim Ekandjo said the company’s partnership with the MVA Fund had delivered 61 classrooms nationwide. “With a significant classroom shortfall across the country, we need more corporate partnerships to support the government in addressing this national challenge.”

Okongue Primary School principal Jossel Hindjou said the project had addressed a serious shortage of classrooms and the absence of a staff room.

“We are grateful beyond words. The impact of this project is positively changing the teaching and learning experience, especially for those of us in remote areas.”

-Leandrea Mouers