Africa-Press – Namibia. The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million.
The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office space, a staff room and ablution facilities.
A septic tank was also installed, addressing the school’s long-standing lack of proper sanitation infrastructure. Speaking at the handover ceremony on Monday, NFCPT CEO Victor Pea said the gesture reflects the trust’s commitment to investing in the education and future of Namibian children.
The school was selected for assistance through the agency’s ‘Catch Them Young’ educational campaign in 2023. Pea said that during the campaign, NFCPT staff discovered that grades 5, 6 and 7 learners at Ekondjo were still being taught under trees.
“At NFCPT, we believe education is a powerful tool for social transformation. That is why, through our corporate social investment programme, we approached our board of trustees to allocate funds for this project to ensure learners at Ekondjo Primary School have access to a modern, safe learning environment like their peers,” he stated. Also speaking at the event, NFCPT board chairperson Suzan Ndjaleka highlighted the role of infrastructure in improving educational outcomes.
“Well-designed, learner-centred spaces improve attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of both learners and teachers. Functional schools foster confidence, discipline and ambition,” she said.
She urged all sectors to collaborate with the government in improving education, noting that national development requires inclusive and patriotic participation.
“Vision 2030 and the 6th National Development Plan call for a collective effort to transform our nation. NFCPT is ready to continue partnering with the government and communities to support and accelerate these goals,” she added.
For the learners of Ekondjo, the new facility represents a beacon of hope after years of enduring harsh weather conditions during lessons conducted under trees.
The school’s principal, Reinhold Mutighona, said rain often forced classes to stop while learners sought shelter in nearby classrooms.
Meanwhile, the region’s deputy education director, Ester Karondo, said the new facility will create a conducive l earning environment , leading to improved academic performance.
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