Receiving a fiber boat and engine might seem trivial to some, but for the students, parents, and teachers of Navesi Primary School in Udu Village, Totoya, Lau, it is immensely significant. This achievement was made possible by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro, who visited schools in Yasayasa Moala.
Mr. Radrodro was joined by representatives from various ministries during his trip. Notably, he is the first Minister for Education to visit Totoya in over 50 years.
Head teacher of Navesi Primary School, Seru Luvu, expressed his emotional response when discussing the importance of the boat to the school. “This has been long overdue. We’ve been requesting this for a long time, and finally receiving it is overwhelming. We no longer have to ask others for a boat when we need to take students to the health center,” Mr. Luvu shared.
He recounted past experiences where requests for a boat were met with harsh words or the suggestion that if it were free, they could use it. “Today will be a day we will always remember, as we will not have to face any embarrassment in the future. We will take good care of this boat to ensure its longevity, and we have also received life jackets for the students,” he added.
Mr. Radrodro urged Mr. Luvu to ensure the boat is well maintained and that only a licensed boat driver operates it, emphasizing that it should be used solely for its intended purpose.