Imo Assembly orders upgrade of school for the deaf

Lawmakers in Imo State have directed the Ministry of Education and other state agencies to immediately upgrade the facilities at the Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf. The directive aims to address the outcry over the school's poor condition and ensure a safe, functional learning environment.

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The Ministry Of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry Of Works, Health, Housing, Water Resources and other agencies, are directed to urgently rehabilitate, and upgrade the school facilities including classrooms, hostels, water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities, and other essential facilities to make the Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf, Ofekata, Orodo safe, functional, and habitable for the students and staff.

The State House of Assembly passed a motion calling for urgent rehabilitation and the provision of essential infrastructure. This includes modern classrooms, hostels, reliable electricity, and adequate healthcare facilities. The goal is to make the school habitable for both students and staff.

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That the relevant ministries take appropriate measures to provide the school with adequate learning materials, educational equipment, qualified personnel and other resources necessary to meet the unique educational needs of the students.

Sponsored by Innocent Ikpamezie, the member representing the Mbaitoli Local Government Area, the motion emphasized the need for specialized educational support for individuals with disabilities. Lawmakers stressed that children with hearing and speech impairments require greater attention and care from the government.

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People with disabilities are easily angered, so let us take extra care in giving them a good life. We shouldn’t let them loose two ends.

The Assembly also resolved that the concerned ministries should provide adequate learning materials, educational equipment, and qualified personnel to meet the unique needs of the students. The Clerk of the House was instructed to communicate this resolution to Governor Hope Uzodimma and other relevant agencies.

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The School of the Deaf, Ofeakata Orodo, was established many years ago to provide specialised education care for children with hearing and speech impairment, who by reason of their disability require greater support and attention from government.