An atmosphere of jubilation has erupted in Abia North Senatorial zone as both staff and students of two primary schools in Ohafia, Isiukwuato Local Government Areas (LGA) of Abia North Senatorial District of Abia State have expressed joy with the action of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chief Whip of the Senate, in renovating the designated schools.
In the same vein, indigenes of the benefiting communities also expressed appreciation to Senator Orji Kalu , who represents the area which is part of Abia North Senatorial zone , at the Senate.
The New Diplomat’s checks reveal that both schools – Ahaba Imenyi Community School and Uguafia Primary School are currently in good shape, and are now wearing brand new looks following the renovation works facilitated by Kalu.
Kalu, a two-term former governor of Abia state was said to have undertaken the task of facilitating the reconstruction of the schools in order to enhance education and learning in Abia North Senatorial zone, in particular, and in Abia state in general.
The New Diplomat learnt that Kalu has also embarked on the renovation of schools in at least the five local governments that make up Abia North Senatorial District.
This is apart from 19 road projects that are presently being constructed, courtesy of Kalu, who is the Chief Whip of the Senate.
Some analysts have been full of commendation for the Senate Chief Whip on account of his sterling performance at the Upper legislative chambers.
In fact, one writer puts it extensively thus : “Prior to the infrastructural overhauling by Kalu, the primary schools were in a sorry state. All you could see in the schools were bushes, dilapidated structures, roofless and windowless classrooms and other pictures of decay and abandonment. There were lamentations that the condition of the schools did not only obstruct the learning process, but also posed a danger to the staff and students.
“However, with the renovation the school, the entire facilities have been wearing brand new looks. Many people who knew what the schools looked like before now now find it difficult to believe the total transformation that has taken place. Indeed, the entire dilapidated blocks of classrooms in the school premises have been completely reconstructed.”
The writer added: “The classrooms, which had no roofs, have now been renovated and equipped with brand new roofs, while the dilapidated ones have also been replaced with brand new ones. The windows and doors of the classroom blocks have been entirely replaced and the structures repainted.
“Other facilities upgraded in the two facilities include toilets, classroom furniture as well as other construction works within the school premises.
“Since the intervention by the senator, members of the communities have been singing the praises of their representative. They also urged him to continue to make the people enjoy the dividend of democracy.
”Pleased with the face-lift, the residents passed a vote of confidence on the politician and business mogul, whom they described as a grassroots politician who always has passion on the downtrodden.”
