Rotary Commissions 4 Newly Repainted Classroom Blocks in Onitsha Primary School

By Praise Chinecherem

The Rotary Club of Onitsha, District 9142, has commissioned a newly repainted four-classroom blocks at New Bethel Nursery and Primary School in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Speaking during the commissioning, Club President, Rotarian Joy Mbadugha said the project is part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and improving learning environments for children in underserved communities.

She said the initiative was inspired by simple, yet powerful moment during a needs assessment visit.

According to Mbadugha, she had planned installing five writing boards in the school, but had to change the arrangement following a mild drama that played out during the assessment visit.

She said, “During the visit, while the headmistress, Mrs. Okonkwo Anulika was introducing my team, one of the pupils, Master Iganga Olisa, innocently quipped, “Paint our class!”

“That singular statement stayed with me and led to a complete shift in project focus.

“What began as a plan to donate writing boards turned into a mission to restore the dignity of these learning spaces.

“Today, that young boy’s voice has inspired something truly meaningful.

“This is part of our Basic Education and Literacy project mission to enhance education and promote child-friendly learning environments in local schools.”

The occasion attracted support and presence of club members, including Assistant Governor of Rotary District, Rtn Flora Mbaeli, who commissioned the project and performed the ribbon-cutting.

Also present was the Project Chair, Rtn Kingsley Ndukwu and other dedicated Rotarians.

Other contributions from members included donation of exercise books and biros by Rtn Chinedu Oguezi to support the pupils’ learning materials as well as five cartons of biscuits by Rtn Ijeoma Obiaku to the children.

The pupils expressed appreciation through dance performances, making the day both emotional and memorable.