Construction of Classroom Block Project - Nigeria

In January 2013 the Fund approved a sum of €8,000 for the construction of a three classroom block for a literacy programme at Puissa, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria.

The building was roofed and ready for use in mid January 2014 when the first three month course began. When the course was over in April the remaining work on the plastering etc. continued. In total there are now six classrooms and thirty five rooms for accommodation already in place.

A total of 540 pupils - 310 male and 230 female, between the ages of 10 and 18 years of age attended this first course and were from a very large area roughly the size of a large Irish County. They will attend the course for a minimum of 3 years after which they will receive a Certificate in Literacy and Basic Arithmetic. The course provides an introduction to education for those who will never have an opportunity to attend school.

As can be seen from the photos below while the conditions are primitive the people appear happy and content.