A civic organisation, MonITng, has strongly criticised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration led by Minister Nyesom Wike over the appalling state of a public primary school in Abuja, describing the situation as a looming humanitarian and educational disaster.
In a statement shared across social media platforms and addressed directly to both Minister Wike and Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the Senate, the group painted a grim picture of the condition of LEA Primary School in Gyadna, under the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), calling it “deeply troubling.”
“We paid a visit to LEA Primary School in Gyadna, AMAC, and the state of the school is shocking,” the group noted. They went on to outline the deteriorating state of the infrastructure, saying, “The school is in ruins—roofs have collapsed, walls are falling apart, and the floors are damaged. Pupils attend classes in dimly lit rooms with leaking roofs and exposed ceilings. Some buildings have been completely abandoned due to the threat they pose. It’s devastating to see children being educated under such cruel conditions.”
MonITng revealed that the collapse of the school’s facilities has already begun to affect the community negatively, with many families pulling their children out of school for fear of their safety and the absence of any government response.
“Despite repeated cries from residents to the AMAC authorities, no action has been taken. Parents are becoming hopeless, and the children are suffering the consequences,” the group added.
According to the organisation, more than 223 pupils have dropped out because the conditions are no longer suitable for learning. “Teachers are overstretched, and those who are still teaching are barely able to conduct lessons in classrooms that resemble ruins more than learning environments.”
Labeling the crisis as an emergency, MonITng called on the authorities to act without delay. “We are appealing to FCT Minister @GovWike and Senator @IretiKingibe to urgently renovate this school and construct new classrooms. This is no longer just an education issue—it’s a humanitarian emergency.”
The group also cast doubt on the credibility and fairness of the school rehabilitation claims made by the FCT administration.
They stated, “It’s alarming that the Minister says 60 schools have been renovated, yet LEA Gyadna has seen no improvement. Are renovations being reserved for urban schools only? What about children from less privileged communities? Their future deserves equal attention.”
In its final appeal, MonITng demanded the government act immediately to protect the educational rights of all Nigerian children, regardless of where they live or their financial background.
“No child should have to learn on broken chairs, beneath crumbling ceilings, or be forced to quit school because of government negligence. Education must not remain an urban luxury—it is a right for every child. The authorities must act now,” the group insisted.
Meanwhile, Chronicles Reporters had earlier reported a similar case at LEA Primary School in Kurudu, situated across from the ECWA Church in AMAC, where pupils were seen sitting on bare floors in overcrowded rooms, reflecting the widespread decay of public school infrastructure despite official assurances.
At the time this report was filed, neither the FCT Minister nor Senator Kingibe had made any public comment regarding the matter.
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