Army constructs secondary school in Kontagora cantonment
By Rita Iliya
The Nigerian Army has commenced construction of Command Day Secondary School in Kontagora Military Cantonment in Niger.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, inaugurated the construction of the school in Kontagora military cantonment on Tuesday.
Oluyede was represented at the occasion by Maj.-Gen. John Sokoya, Commander, Nigerian Army Training Centre.
He said the establishment of the secondary school was a key component of his command philosophy, which prioritises the welfare of troops and their families.
He said the absence of a secondary school in the cantonment had been challenging to the smooth transition of pupils from primary to secondary school.
He said that the new secondary school would provide access to quality education for the children of military personnel and the host community.
The COAS said the project would boost the morale of troops, knowing that their welfare and that of their families is given priority.
“The school will serve as a hub for community engagement, promoting peaceful coexistence between the military and the host community,” he said.
He reiterated the Nigerian army’s commitment to providing quality education for children.
Earlier in his welcome address, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, Commander Corps of Artillery, said the project would provide quality education to the children of military personnel and the host community.
“On assumption of duty, we observed a gap in the educational system of wards in the cantonment. Since the establishment of the barrack, it has no secondary school.
“This was evident as the only educational facilities available within the cantonment were the Army Children School established in 1973 and the Vulcan Nursery and Primary School established in 1995.
“The yearly enrolment from the barracks and host community over the years number over 1,000 pupils.
”These pupils are faced with the challenge of transiting on graduation from primary to secondary school,” he said.
He said following the needs assessment, it was observed that this lapse was a challenge to the wards of personnel, adding that it has also affected the morale of the troops.
Abubakar commended the COAS for approving the establishment of the school, saying the gesture would bridge the transition from primary to secondary school gap.(NAN)
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