A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of LEA Primary School in Kpampantoshi, Ungwan Shaho, located in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the school as a symbol of abandonment and failed promises.
The platform, which provides citizens with tools to track the progress of public projects and access data across Nigeria, made the revelation following a recent visit to the school.
“The first thing that struck us wasn’t just the silence, but the weight of abandonment,” MonITNG stated in a report shared on Wednesday. “This wasn’t just a school needing repairs; it was a place that had been forgotten.”
Built in 2004, the primary school is now barely standing. Cracked walls, leaky roofs, and dangerously dilapidated classrooms have turned what should be a haven for learning into a hazardous environment for pupils and teachers alike.
“There are no toilets or clean water. Teachers have no desks, and the few classrooms available cannot accommodate the number of children willing to learn,” the platform said.
MonITNG shared heart-wrenching accounts of children sitting on bare floors and learning under broken roofs, often exposed to rainfall. Some students are forced to remain outside due to overcrowding and insufficient infrastructure.
“Learning here isn’t just hard; it’s a daily act of courage,” the group remarked. “We met children who still come to school every day, clinging to the idea of a better future.”
Despite the availability of international and federal funding for education, MonITNG lamented that none of these resources have reached Kpampantoshi. The community, it said, continues to rely on hope and self-help as successive governments neglect their promises.
“What’s most painful is knowing that resources exist. Global and local funds… are meant to support schools like this. And yet, nothing has reached Kpampantoshi,” the platform noted. “Government after government has made promises, but none has kept them.”
Calling on public officials to take immediate action, MonITNG specifically mentioned the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike; Senator Ireti Kingibe; and other stakeholders.
“These children deserve more than empty promises. They deserve dignity, a safe place to learn, and a chance at a brighter future. Education is not a favour; it is their right.”
The group also urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and relevant authorities to prioritize the rehabilitation of public schools.
“We’re calling on those in power to act now,” MonITNG concluded.
