The recently completed facelifting of Okesuna Primary School by Gobir brings us face to face with a sad reality; one we’ve been dwelling with for a while, that is, the need to pay more attention to education in this environment and the lack of will in our leadership circle.
Okesuna primary school, Ilorin was founded in 1915, a year after the amalgamation of Nigeria, and has produced several eminent personalities including the 9th Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Zulukarnaini Gambari.
Barely three months after the adoption of the school by the Gobir Organization Foundation, the first phase of the renovation of the school has been completed. The first phase included provision of pipeborn water for the school and the surrounding community.
All the classrooms have been furnished to the highest standard.
In the past, students sat on the floor to receive tuition. Often, up to three classes were combined in one classroom. This made it difficult for children to learn. Enterprising students were known to come to school with hammers and nails to repair tables and chairs for their personal use, but the story is witnessing a shift as at the moment. Thanks in no little amount to Gobir and his futuristic foundation.
A borehole has been sunk, and water reticulated to different parts of the school. New rest rooms have also been constructed, putting an end to open defecation, which was the norm.
The entire school premises has been fenced and electric fence installed to shore up security.
Located at a popular meeting point for violent gang members, paying attention to its security infrastructure during the renovation speaks to the noble intention of the renovator. This is, by all indications, a genuine care for the people of the area affected, not some juvenile attempt to get the media space awash with praises.
The last touch of facelifting came to conclusion recently when the whole school, including all the classrooms, were re-painted in a state-of-the-art painting dexterously handled by Beauty Plus Painting, an indigenous painting company with all the modern tools and skills of painting.
The next phase of renovation will include provision of a befitting playground, gardens and other recreational facilities which is meant to liven up the educational vicinity and avert learning drudgery.
Furthermore, the school library and ICT center will be reconstructed and fully equipped. The school will also be provided with solar power, which will contribute to the wellness of our ecosystem and also familiarize the student with the new reality our world is facing: the green energy.
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