RSG Relocates Community Secondary School Over Flooding

The Rivers State Government has ordered the immediate relocation of students and staff of Community Secondary School, Rumuapara, to State Primary School, Nkpolo, both in Rumuigbo, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, following severe flooding of the school premises.

In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor and made available to The Tide, the relocation order took effect from yesterday.

According to Nwagor, the temporary measure was necessary to safeguard the lives, safety and overall well-being of students and staff who have been affected by the flooding.

He explained that the school premises had been taken over by floodwater, making it unsafe for academic activities and necessitating the immediate movement of the school community to a safer location.

The Commissioner recalled that a team from the Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee had earlier visited the school to assess the extent of the flooding and determine the appropriate response.

He said the committee was currently working to identify the causes of the flooding and develop a lasting solution to the problem.

He added that measures were being considered for immediate, medium and long-term flood prevention and management in the affected area.

Nwagor reafirmed the State Government’s commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of students while ensuring that the flooding does not result in prolonged disruption to their education.

He assured that the temporary relocation would enable teaching and learning to continue in a safer environment while efforts are made to address the flooding challenge at the affected school.

The Commissioner urged students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders to cooperate with the temporary arrangement as authorities work towards finding a permanent solution to the problem.