Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa
The Principal of Bayelsa State School for Children With Special Needs Opolo located behind the old Commissioner’s Quarters, Ebiere Custom Kuroagha has expressed gratitude to Governor Douye Diri for his interventions at the school that have created a conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The School Principal gave the appreciation while speaking to newsmen at the End of year 2024 Children Christmas Party Funfair for the children at the school premises.
She outlined the achievements of the school in the 2024 academic year to include building of temporary skills acquisition centre, renovation of dilapidated structures, employment and training of special teachers and release of funds to run the school.
Ebiere Custom Kuroagha also appreciated the Special Guests of Honour, Commissioner for Education, Hon.Dr. Gentle Emela, Executive Secretary SUBEB, EDTF, the Director General Education Inspection, Policy Services and Special Education, Mrs.Biboye Ogola for their support to run the school.
The School Principal thanked parents and staff for their commitment and cooperation that ensured smooth administration of the school for the past years.
On the challenges facing the school, Ebiere Custom Kuroagha appeal to Governor Douye Diri to visit the school to have a first hand information of the state of affairs and direct the Ministry of Education to build hostels, provide more teaching aids, additional buses to convey the students, and turn it into a boarding school.
The Funfair which is the 3rd edition featured drawing competition, football match, tug of war, eating and drinking competition, dunking the ball, running competition among others.
The students assisted by Father Christmas cut the funfair celebration cake and various gift were presented to the winners of different events, and all the students that turned up for the event
Teachers, staff,parents and dignitaries from different walks of life attended the funfair.
