By Uzo Ugwunze
A Corps Member, Brown-Ofoeme Ebubechukwu Prosper from Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State has renovated four dilapidated classroom blocks at Community Primary School, Swali, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa state.
He said the project, executed as part of his personal Community Development Service (CDS), was driven by a heartbreaking encounter when he visited the school.
“During a visit to the school, I witnessed pupils learning in flooded, roofless classrooms, drenched by rain and struggling to protect their books.
“The scene, marked by exposed ceilings, broken windows, and missing doors, left a lasting impact on me,” he said.
Initially assigned to the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command, Ebubechukwu said he had planned an anti-cultism campaign for his CDS project.
“The condition of the school however changed the course of my service year. I immediately swung into action, consulting the school management, and mobilizing support from kind-hearted individuals to bring the project to life,” he said.
Describing the transformation as remarkable, the corps member said. “The once-neglected classrooms have been completely overhauled – new roofs now shield the pupils from harsh weather conditions.
“PVC ceilings have been installed, along with 9 doors and 24 windows, giving the classrooms a complete facelift.
“The entire blocks, including the administrative office, was repainted, providing a clean and vibrant learning environment.
“Today, children who once studied in flooded classrooms now learn in comfort and safety.
“What was once a forgotten space has been turned into a beacon of hope, thanks to one corps member’s compassion and commitment.”
Pupils and management of the school were full of thanks to the corps member, who they said, has left indelible and important impression in them, and prayed God to continue to bless him.