Medical
Research Council (MRC) Holland foundation, Monday inaugurated a classroom block
at the Yundum Military Barrack Basic Cycle School it sponsored. The education facility project
includes 12 class rooms, 18 toilets and stores.
Speaking at
the inauguration, Faraba Joof, representative of regional 2 education
directorate said MRC Holland foundation is a great partner in the development
of the education sector.
He commended
the foundation for its efforts and contribution in the provision and
construction of the structures for the school.
‘The ministry
cannot do all alone, so your intervention in this is well noted and
appreciated,” Mr Joof said.
He urged both
students and teachers to redouble their efforts in the teaching and learning
process to produce better results, adding that a more conducive and convenient
learning and teaching environment has now been provided to the school.
“I challenge
you to be more focused and determined as ever before. All students, teachers
and the community at large should take great care of this structure,” he said.
Principal of
the school, Lamin Sanno said the gesture would help move the school to another
milestone in educating the ‘cream’ of the society, while assuring the donor
that the materials and structure will be well utilized, maintenance and reserve
for their purpose.
Representing the chief of defence staff of
Gambia Armed Forces, Brigadier General Mamat O Cham said the school have been
built to the required quality, adding that Gambia Armed Forces realized that in
supporting the future of the country, scarce resources need to be invested to
provide accessible and quality education to the children of soldiers and others
in the surrounding.
“The
character and type of any society is based on the education that is provided to
the children and the help of building such a structure is a great contribution
toward building the future of the nation,’ Army Commander Mamat O Cham said.
Maureen
Schouten, representative of MRC Holland Foundation said the structure is given
to the school in order to enhance effective learning and teaching environment.
Adding that, the school should make good use of the structures.
