Hongwe Primary School pupils’ can now focus on improving their performance without having to worry about lack of enough seating space after Lamu Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW donated 50 lockers and 50 chairs to alleviate overcrowding in classes.

Speaking during the exercise on Tuesday, Governor Timamy said the main aim of the donation was to improve access to quality education and improve learning conditions for children and ensure that they have the required learning resources.

“My Administration remains committed towards supporting our children’s education since we believe that every one of them should have the opportunity and means to realize their full potential regardless of their circumstance” Governor Timamy said.

The Governor also thanked a foreign sponsor who has established a physiotherapy class for learners who require physio sessions as part of their journey to recovery. He also commended the school Administration for their commitment towards ensuring pupils’ with disabilities are well taken care of and promised that the County Government through the Department of Education would embark towards improving disabled school dormitory.

Other leaders present during the occasion included Deputy Governor HE Raphael Munyua, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, Agriculture CECM Hon. James Gichu, Education CECM Hon. Sebastian Owanga, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa, Education Chief Officer Md. Hafswa Difini, Ward Administrator, TSC representatives among others.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke