The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi has decried the deplorable condition of facilities in Tungan Nasara LEA Primary School in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), especially the toilets.
Mr Obi, who said he was told about the plight of the public primary school, visited the school and made an initial donation of N2 million for the construction of proper toilet facilities and to improve the overall learning environment of the school.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, said the bad state of the school toilets pose serious health risks to both the pupils and the teachers.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, he said: “Yesterday, 9th October, I arrived in Abuja from Rome, where I had held a series of meetings earlier in the morning. Upon arrival, I was informed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the AMAC Chairmanship election scheduled for February 21st, 2026 – Dr. Moses Paul – about the plight of a public primary school in Tungan Nasara, FCT, that has been struggling with extremely poor toilet facilities.
“In line with my continued commitment to investing in education across our dear nation, I immediately visited Tungan Nasara LEA Primary School in the FCT. I was deeply saddened by the deplorable condition of the facilities, especially the toilets, which pose serious health risks to both pupils and teachers. No child should be made to learn in such conditions.
“As an initial intervention, I made a personal donation of N2 million to support the construction of proper toilet facilities and to improve the overall learning environment. I have also made a commitment to return and assess the progress of the work.”
While stressing that education remains the most critical investment in the nation’s development, Obi said the leaders must prioritise education and the welfare of the young ones.
“Our children are the future of our nation. Their learning environment must reflect the value we place on that future. As leaders, we must continue to prioritise education and the welfare of our young ones, ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to a decent education in a safe and healthy environment.
“Education remains the most critical investment in our nation’s development,” he said.
