By Morlu F. Freeman Sr.
MBABAHUN, Lofa County –Students at Mbabahun Public School in Lofa County are struggling to continue their education after a heavy rainstorm damaged several classrooms earlier this year, leaving the school with a severe shortage of learning space, desks, and chairs.
School authorities said the storm, which hit the community in March, destroyed parts of the school, forcing students to attend classes under difficult conditions. Many now lack proper seating, while others are learning in overcrowded classrooms.
To keep classes running, the school has temporarily moved students to the Mbabahun Town Hall. However, the hall is too small to accommodate the school’s enrollment and lacks the facilities needed for effective teaching and learning.
The school administration, together with community leaders, is appealing to the Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education, for urgent support to rehabilitate the damaged school.
“We have suffered for a long time since this happened. Our students are struggling because there are not enough desks and chairs, and many of them are now attending classes in the town hall. We are appealing to the Ministry of Education and our partners to come to our assistance as soon as possible,” said the school’s Vice Principal for Instruction, David S. Ndebeh.
In addition to desks and chairs, the school is requesting building materials to repair the damaged classrooms. School authorities said roofing zinc, cement, timber, nails, and other construction supplies are urgently needed to restore the buildings and provide students with a safe place to learn.
Residents of Mbabahun say the lack of classrooms and furniture is disrupting students’ education and affecting the quality of learning. They are calling on the government, humanitarian organizations, development partners, philanthropists, and other well-wishers to help rebuild the school and provide essential learning materials.
Community members say timely intervention will enable students to return to a safe and conducive learning environment and prevent further disruption to their education.
