Eritrea: Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Revolution School

The Anseba Region’s program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Revolution School officially commenced on 16 September at Asneda semi-urban center in Asmat sub-zone under the theme “Vibrant Commemoration: New Impetus for Nation Building.”

The program was officially opened by Ambassador Abdella Musa, Minister of Local Government. At the event, former students of the school lit a commemorative torch.

Mr. Ibrahim Mahmud, representative of the administrator of Asmat sub-zone, said that, beyond providing educational opportunities to young people from across the country who had fled enemy atrocities, Revolution School made a significant contribution to instilling love of country and people and passing on national values.

Mr. Ibrahim Ekud, head of the education office in the sub-zone, said that the four Revolution Schools established in 1981 in Jani, Embelday, Embiret, and Asmat initially provided education to 273 students, including 38 female students. He noted that the number of schools in the sub-zone has since increased to 57, serving about 10,000 students.

Col. Kibrom Nerayo, Director General of Administration and Finance in the Anseba Region, said that the establishment of Revolution School reflects the EPLF’s commitment to giving the highest priority to education and awareness under all circumstances.

The program featured a carnival, as well as cultural and artistic presentations by the Red Flowers cultural troupe and other artists.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.