Enugu State Faces Backlash Over Demolition of Government Technical College for Smart School
Government Technical College Enugu, established decades ago, holds sentimental value for many locals, including former teachers.
Zita Ezechi 
The Enugu State Government has begun the demolition of the historic Government Technical College Enugu to make way for a new smart school. The decision, aimed at modernizing educational infrastructure in the state, has drawn criticism from heritage advocates and former staff members who argue that the demolition disregards the importance of preserving historical landmarks.
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Government Technical College Enugu, established decades ago, holds sentimental value for many locals, including former teachers.
"All the memories and valuable history will be wiped away because of the smart school," an individual lamented. "My father's generation taught here, and now it's being erased for the sake of progress."
Critics of the demolition point to the economic potential of heritage preservation, citing examples from the Western world where ancient buildings attract millions of tourists annually. "What makes the Western World great is their ability to preserve and nurture history," another person stated. "Tourists pay hefty sums to visit centuries-old landmarks like Windsor Castle. Enugu could similarly benefit from preserving its historical sites."
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However, compromise solutions have been proposed by preservation advocates. "They should have taken a portion of the land to build the smart school and renovated the old building," suggested Mr. John Okafor, a local architect. "This way, we could preserve the historical structure while embracing modern education."
