The Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, Aseri Radrodro, highlighted significant concerns regarding an incomplete building at Nabua Secondary School, emphasizing its implications for occupational health and safety. This issue has become even more pressing in light of a recent fire incident at John Wesley College, which has prompted the Ministry to proactively address potential safety hazards that may affect other schools across Fiji.
Radrodro explained that the building’s construction had been stalled due to a shift in management. To resolve the situation, the Ministry plans to engage with the school’s board and new management to expedite the completion of the project. He noted, “We are pursuing discussions with the new management to see how best they can complete the outstanding work and if government assistance is required, they should go through the Ministry of Education to facilitate this.”
Furthermore, the Minister assured that examinations at John Wesley College will proceed as scheduled, with arrangements being made to continue operations in the affected building, which serves as a venue for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs.
This proactive approach from the Ministry reflects a commitment to ensuring students’ safety and maintaining educational continuity, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government and school management in addressing infrastructure challenges.
In conclusion, the situation at Nabua Secondary School presents an opportunity for the Ministry of Education to reinforce safety standards and strengthen school facilities, ultimately enhancing the learning environment for students in Fiji.
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