Sinoe County – For nearly eight years, children of Nana Kru Public School have been forced to study inside a dilapidated town hall, a crumbling structure never designed for education. The building, originally intended for community meetings, now doubles as a classroom, exposing students to unsafe conditions and undermining their learning experience.
Despite hefty allocations to the Ministry of Education in Liberia’s national budget, schools in leeward counties continue to endure neglect. Communities across Sinoe report broken infrastructure, shortages of learning materials, and unqualified teachers. In Dugbe District, residents say the situation has become intolerable.
Local voices accuse the Ministry of Education of abandoning the school, claiming officials have not visited in nearly five years. District Representative Sampson Wiah is also under fire, with residents alleging he has failed to champion the school’s needs at the Legislature. “Our children deserve better than this,” one parent said, pointing to cracked walls and leaking roofs that threaten both safety and learning.
Community members are now appealing to the Ministry of Education, Sinoe County authorities, lawmakers, and development partners to intervene. They are urging Superintendent Alexander Nah Sleweon Sr. to visit the district and spearhead efforts to construct a proper school building.
Teachers and students alike struggle in the current environment. With no classrooms, desks, or adequate facilities, lessons are disrupted and concentration is nearly impossible. Parents warn that unless urgent action is taken, the future of hundreds of children will be jeopardized.
The plight of Nana Kru Public School reflects a broader crisis in Liberia’s education system, where rural schools are often left behind despite significant budgetary allocations. As the nation debates priorities, the children of Dugbe District remain trapped in ruins, waiting for promises of development to finally reach their classrooms.
