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THE Government is faced with a mammoth task of building infrastructure in schools after years of stagnation caused by illegal sanctions imposed by the West, Primary and Secondary Education Deputy Minister Professor Paul Mavima has said.
Prof Mavima was speaking at the official opening of Vatal Junior School in Msasa Park yesterday.
“It is also critical to note that because of the sanctions imposed on the country in the past 14 years, we had no renewal in our infrastructure, thus we have a big responsibility of repairing and rebuilding the majority of infrastructure in this ministry,” he said.
“The redistribution of land in the past decade has left the Government with a mammoth task to build schools in all areas of residence.”
Prof Mavima said the Education Act reaffirmed education as a basic necessity and globally there was an emphasis on the well being of learners as one of the most important necessities.
“With such concerns, the construction of a school such as the Vatal Junior School is a very welcome development. It is an example of what can be achieved when other stakeholders compliment Government efforts in public-private partnerships to provide school infrastructure for the benefit of all,” he said.
Prof Mavima commended owners of the school for complying with the Constitution in constructing disability friendly infrastructure with its features such as ramps and rails which he said sent a message that all learners were welcome, including those with disability.
He also commended the school for building a computer laboratory.
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