Students at Namuka District School in Macuata are set to benefit from three newly built classrooms, thanks to funding from the Japanese government. This project, valued at $292,808, aims to improve educational facilities in the area by replacing outdated and deteriorating school buildings.
Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, Michii Rokuichiro, visited the school and community to officially hand over the new classroom blocks, which are part of Japan’s Grants of Grassroots Programme (GGP). During his visit, Ambassador Rokuichiro emphasized the importance of education as a key tool for societal development and encouraged students to take responsibility for maintaining the new facilities.
He expressed that the classrooms should inspire students to fully engage in their academic pursuits. Tevita Masiwini, the head of the school, noted that the new infrastructure would create a better learning environment for students. Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu, the Minister for Health and Medical Services, also thanked the Japanese government for its support in enhancing education.
Masiwini raised hopes that the arrival of new chairs and tables would boost student motivation and address the previous feelings of lagging behind in terms of infrastructure compared to urban schools. He expressed optimism that the construction of the new classroom blocks would help reverse the decline in enrollment at the school over recent years.