As Nigeria prepared to celebrate its 64th Independence Day, disturbing images from Ochii Ogwa Primary School in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State have sparked outrage. The photos, taken just a day before the national holiday, reveal the appalling condition of a government-owned school, igniting public condemnation.
The dilapidated state of the school, which has been described as “irritating” and “nauseating” by onlookers, raises serious questions about governance and accountability in the region. This comes despite Mbaitoli LGA receiving a monthly allocation of ₦356 million from the federal government.
Many citizens have expressed their shock and frustration over the situation, with some asking how leaders in the area can sleep at night knowing the dire state of basic public infrastructure. “Tufiakwa!” and “Ashigbakwa!” — words of disapproval in Igbo — have echoed across social media platforms, as the public demands answers from the local government.
The images serve as a stark reminder of the disconnect between government resources and the condition of public facilities, leaving many to wonder where the funds allocated for education and infrastructure are being channeled.
