Established in 2014 by Sulayman Abba Sonko and his Norwegian partner Elizabeth Nyrud, the school now enrolls over 300 pupils in the catchment area. It has quickly become a household name within the area, thanks to its commitment in bringing quality education among pupils in Tujereng and the surroundings.
The ceremony was attended by veteran educationists, a cross section of the community, parents, and teachers, including former pupils of the school.
At the event, Karamo Bojang, alkalo of Tujereng, who is a veteran educationist and former Principal of Nusrat Senior Secondary School, expressed delight to be associated with the occasion.
The development, he added, is “a result of the determination of the school administrator and their sponsor in their quest to bring quality education in the school,” he said.
Bojang claimed that education is the only way people can escape from poverty and illiteracy, acknowledging that Africa has the largest resources compared to other continents.
“We can also develop and be like the West, if we invest heavily in the education sector. We can’t achieve the quality education we aspire to achieve in the country if we forget the foundation. We must prepare our children well and give the best education in their nursery school level, so that at the time they go to primary school or junior school, they would have got the requisite knowledge.” he added.
The veteran educationist spoke about the power of education in bringing about transformative changes globally, further commending the Norwegian partner for their continued support to the school and the community by extension.
“Don’t give people money, but give them services of which education and health should be a priority. If the money invested in the school was given to the community, it would have finished since.” he said.
For his part, Bakary Gaye, head teacher at the school, said the school continues to strive with a success story that sees its pupils progressing positively into higher learning institutions. Since the establishment of the school, it has produced and still produces excellent products.
The infrastructural development of the school, he added, is conducive for a better learning environment. “Again, since the inception of the school, 320 pupils have graduated at the school which include 136 boys and 184 girls. Currently, our first batch of this institution is now in their grade eight in a different learning institution.”
“Our objective is to prepare our kids and build their foundation so that they can reach their potential. It was difficult during the deadly covid-19 period, but hoping to continue supporting the school. I also want to thank the Norwegian people for their continued support,” Elisabeth Nyrud, the main sponsor of the school said.
For his part, Sulayman Abba Sonko, recalled that as a drop-out of school, he wants to ensure that inhabitants of the area get the necessary education they deserve.
The school, he added, is providing the pupils with everything ranging from uniforms, feeding and learning materials among others.
