The report said some pupils are left outside entirely because of insufficient classrooms. Inside, rainwater drips beside their feet as they cling to books and hope.

Children at Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Kpampantoshi, Ungwan Shaho, Abuja Municipal Area Council, sit on bare floors under leaking roofs, risking injury to learn, according to a report by Monitng civic technology.

The report said some pupils are left outside entirely because of insufficient classrooms. Inside, rainwater drips beside their feet as they cling to books and hope.

It said, “This wasn’t just a school needing repairs; it was a place that had been forgotten. We were welcomed by community members who, despite years of disappointment, still had hope that someone would finally listen.

“The school, built back in 2004, is now barely standing. Its walls are cracked, the roofs leak with every rainfall, and the once promising classrooms have become unsafe spaces for learning.

“There are no toilets or clean water. Teachers have no desks, and the few classrooms available cannot accommodate the number of children willing to learn. Many sit on bare floors under roofs that offer no protection.”

Following a visit to the school in Kpampantoshi, Monitng described a deeply troubling scene. Children continued to show up each day, driven by the hope of a better future, despite the harsh conditions.

ATTENTION!!!

Dear @GovWike & Sen @IretiKingibe

When we first arrived at LEA Primary School in Kpampantoshi, Ungwan Shaho, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja, the first thing that struck us wasn’t just the silence, but the weight of abandonment.

This wasn’t just a school… pic.twitter.com/BpLIx5bYMq

— MonITNG (@monitng) April 29, 2025

They sat in overcrowded, dilapidated classrooms, struggling to concentrate as rainwater dripped beside their feet. According to Monitng, learning in such an environment was not just challenging—it had become a daily act of courage.

What made the situation even more painful, Monitng noted, was the knowledge that resources do exist. Funding from both international agencies and federal education budgets is intended to support schools like the one in Kpampantoshi.

Yet, none of this aid had reached the community. Despite repeated promises from successive governments, the people had seen no meaningful change. The community, Monitng said, had effectively been abandoned while those in power continued to look the other way.

Monitng called on Governor Nyesom Wike, Senator Ireti Kingibe, and other relevant authorities to take immediate action.

The children of Kpampantoshi, they emphasised, deserve more than unfulfilled promises—they deserve dignity, a safe and functional learning environment, and a genuine opportunity to build a brighter future.