Government prioritises infrastructure development in schools – Shikapwasha

Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Ronnie Shikapwasha says government prioritises infrastructure development in learning institutions to ensuring that the girl child is well accommodated.

Lieutenant General Shikapwasha says this can be achieved through the participation of parents and members of the community if they have a vision.

Lt-Gen. Shikapwasha, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson says Community participation vital to attaining the Mellennium Development Goals in Education sector.

Lt-Gen. Shikapwasha said this in an interview in Lusaka last night during a fund raising dinner hosted by Matero Girls High School Board.

The Minister said parents should realise to narrow the gap between schools and communities they live in through increasing class accommodation of the pupils.

He commended the School Board for embarking on an ambitious initiative to extend their institution as government alone cannot manage.

He reiterated government’s commitment to making free education to young ones in schools and called upon the corporate bodies to help fund learning institutions.

And speaking earlier, Matero Girls High School Board Nobel Kuliye appealed to government for funds so that the school changes its ugly face in infrastructure.

Mr. Kuliye gave an over-view of the projects embarked by the Board through the assistance of the School Parent Teacher Association.

Over K100 million was raised at the dinner dance for the expansion of the institution.

The fund raising dinner dance attracted former Matero Girls High School Head Teachers, serving teachers and pupils

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