Kumbungu’s Nwodua R/C Primary School is facing perilous conditions, endangering pupils and teachers.
Dilapidated structures, space constraints, and broken desks have led to overcrowded classrooms, where some pupils sit on stones and makeshift benches.
The school, established in 1992, has not received any renovations, leaving the buildings weakened with deep cracks and leaky roofs, posing dangers to the school community.
The dire situation has negatively impacted enrollment, with some pupils dropping out or joining nearby schools.
During the rainy season, the challenges worsen, seriously affecting teaching and learning.
Despite efforts to seek assistance from the district assembly, no actions have been taken to address the critical issues.
Both the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) chairman, Paul Alhassan Issahaku, and the area’s Assemblyman, Alhassan Tidoo, have made appeals for support to renovate the school, but their efforts have yet to yield positive responses.
Pupils expressed concern and revealed that rainy days often lead to school boycotts due to the harsh conditions.
Efforts to contact the District Chief Executive for Kumbungu, Abdul-Salam Hamza Fataw, on the matter have been unsuccessful, as calls have gone unanswered. The urgent need for support and intervention is evident, as the safety and educational opportunities of the pupils and teachers hang in the balance.