Access to quality education in Fiji’s rural communities saw a boost this week in particular in the province of Namosi.
Villagers in Nasigatoka commended government’s contribution of more than $160,000 towards development projects that were opened yesterday by the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama. Also included in this list of projects include 3 ablution blocks, two classrooms, extension of the girls’ dormitory and a teachers quarters for the Namosi Secondary School.
Commending the government initiative, Nasigatoka villager, Maretina Venina said that she was grateful to the government of the day for its commitment to improving rural education for all Fijians.
“I would like to thank the government for this great assistance as it shows the investment that they continue to make in rural education,” Ms Venina said.
Similar sentiments were shared by Danele Vakatawabai of Namosi village.
“It is happy occasion and a dream come true for the people living in the tikina of Namosi as we never expected these many projects that will mostly benefit our school children,” Mr Vakatawabai said.
Namosi Secondary School principal, Filomena Bulivakarua said that she was grateful for the assistance from government as the students from Namosi would greatly benefit from these projects today and in the years to come.
“I would like to thank the government for the provision of building materials and the aid given for the construction of ablution blocks and the extension of the girls dormitory,” Mrs Bulivakarua said.
“The school received much consolation from the Prime Minister’s Office in terms of aid and we are grateful for this.”
Namosi Secondary School form 6 student, Laitia Davetawalu said that the opening of the 2 new classrooms would be a major boost to the students in his school.
“I will be able to use these new classroom when I reach form 7 next year and I am looking forward to that already,” Davetawalu said.
Namosi Secondary School has a school roll of more than 200 students.
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