Imo Assembly Moves to Revamp Secondary School for the Deaf After Public Outcry
The Imo State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate rehabilitation and upgrade of the Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf in Ofekata, Orodo, following public concerns over the poor condition of the institution.
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Imo State House of Assembly has directed relevant ministries to urgently rehabilitate and upgrade the Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf in Ofekata, Orodo, providing improved classrooms, hostels, healthcare, electricity, water supply, and learning resources.
The directive followed a motion sponsored by the member representing the Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Innocent Ikpamezie.
The lawmakers ordered the concerned ministries and agencies to urgently rehabilitate the school and provide conducive classrooms, hostels, electricity, healthcare facilities, and other essential infrastructure to make the school safe, functional, and habitable for the students and teachers.
In his ruling, Speaker of the Assembly, Chika Olemgbe, said, “The Ministry Of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry Of Works, Health, Housing, Water Resources and other agencies, are directed to urgently rehabilitate, and upgrade the school facilities including classrooms, hostels, water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities, and other essential facilities to make the Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf, Ofekata, Orodo safe, functional, and habitable for the students and staff.
“That the relevant ministries take appropriate measures to provide the school with adequate learning materials, educational equipment, qualified personnel and other resources necessary to meet the unique educational needs of the students.”
The Assembly also directed the Clerk to communicate the resolution of the House to Governor Hope Uzodimma, the Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies.
He said, “People with disabilities are easily angered, so let us take extra care in giving them a good life. We shouldn’t let them loose two ends.
“The School of the Deaf, Ofeakata Orodo, was established many years ago to provide specialised education care for children with hearing and speech impairment, who by reason of their disability require greater support and attention from government.”
The motion, which was seconded by the member representing Ehime Mbano State constituency, Bernard Ozoemelam, was co-sponsored by 13 others.
They are Amara Iwuanyanwu, Kanayo Onyemaechi, Chigozie Nwaneri, Kennedy Ibeh, Obinna Egu, and Dominic Ezerioha.
Others are Hon Ozioma Ebonine, Johnson Duru, Sam Osuji, Johnleoba Iheoha, Bernard Ozoemelam, Kelechi Ofurum, and Chisom Ojukwu.
