Concern has been raised over the deplorable condition of Uokha Grammar School in Uokha, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, where pupils are reportedly forced to sit or lie on bare floors during lessons.
The concern was raised by MonITNG in a post shared on X, accompanied by a video showing what appeared to be severely deteriorated classroom blocks, inadequate furniture and pupils receiving lessons without basic facilities.
According to the organisation, the condition of the school reflects a serious challenge facing public education in some rural communities, particularly in areas where classrooms, furniture, sanitation facilities and other essential infrastructure remain inadequate.
MonITNG said pupils and teachers could not be expected to thrive in an environment characterised by crumbling structures and a lack of basic comfort and protection from the elements.
The organisation also questioned the government’s education priorities, asking why children in Uokha should still be learning on bare floors in 2026 if education remains a key component of the state’s development agenda.
The group cited public revenue figures which it said showed that Edo State received approximately ₦116.89 billion in gross FAAC allocation between January and June 2026, with an additional ₦28.36 billion reportedly received in July.
MonITNG argued that the reported revenue inflows raise questions about why some rural public schools continue to operate in poor conditions.
It called on the Edo State Government, the Ministry of Education, relevant education boards and elected representatives of Owan East to urgently visit Uokha Grammar School and assess the situation.
Among the interventions demanded by the organisation are the comprehensive renovation of the classroom blocks, provision of functional desks and chairs, rehabilitation of toilet facilities and a general clean-up of the school environment.
“Both students and teachers deserve to work in safety and peace,” the organisation said.
MonITNG stressed that access to a decent learning environment should not be regarded as charity but as part of government’s responsibility to citizens.
The development has also renewed concerns about the condition of rural public schools and whether education infrastructure spending is reaching communities that need it most.
For pupils at Uokha Grammar School, the immediate issue remains the availability of safe classrooms, adequate furniture and basic facilities needed for effective learning.
MonITNG ended its appeal with a direct call to the Edo State Government to “Fix Uokha Grammar School now,” urging authorities to take immediate steps to restore the school to a safe and functional learning environment.
