Education Sector

Its District Development Authority (DDA) has invested close to K30 million in the education sector in the last 8 years.

This was revealed by local member Jeffery Komal, at the opening of a double classroom in Poroma Primary School in the Poroma Local Level Government (LLG).

Each double classroom cost K150 000 and can accommodate up to 80 students; 40 in each.

In the primary education sector alone, the district has invested close to K20 million in building 121 double classrooms for all primary schools in the five LLGs.

He says the country will be going through tough times and will be felt for the next two to three years beginning in 2017.

Polye said this today giving a grim out look for 2017 reiterating the Governments economic mismanagement will severely affect the country with everyone feeling the pinch of a severe cash flow problem.

Just two days into 2017, Polye is appealing to schools, and state education institutions to be responsible with funds they have currently.

“Be responsible with the money you have there, the government will have no further money to give you.