Nabua Primary's Crumbling Infrastructure Puts Lives At Risk
"The infrastructure is aging, and we simply don't have the resources for all the necessary work," Mr Dansey said.
Thursday 14 November 2024 | 11:09
Pictured is an example of the deteriorating infrastructure of the Nabua Primary School. Photo: Ronald Kumar
Nabua Primary School (NPS), a key institution in the outskirts of Suva, is facing a crisis as crumbling infrastructure endangers the safety and education of its 900 students.
The school's deteriorating conditions have raised urgent questions about the state of public education facilities in Fiji's urban areas.
School manager Ravu Dansey voiced serious concerns over the dilapidated state of the campus, describing how lack of funds has left them unable to keep pace with essential repairs.
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The poor condition of Nabua Primary school year 6 and 7 block is a concern as it is still in use by students. Photo: Ronald Kumar.
She warned the neglected facilities also create occupational haz-ards for teachers and parents.
“This is a high-risk environment that urgently requires intervention from government, local authorities, and stakeholders invest in our children’s welfare,” she said.
The plight of NPS highlights a national issue: crumbling infrastructure and overcrowding are increasingly common in urban schools nationwide.
As government prepares its next budget, the need to prioritise educational facilities is critical.
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