By: Our News Reporter

Zombo District Council has recommended the full reconstruction of classroom blocks at four government-aided primary schools after finding that the buildings are in too poor a condition for routine renovation.

The affected schools are Asina, Abanga Kubi, Mitapila and Juloka Primary Schools.

Hassan Ringtho, the Zombo District Vice LCV Chairperson and Leader of Government Business, said the council had initially considered renovating the facilities but changed its position after assessing the deteriorated condition of some of the classroom blocks.

Ringtho said the decision is intended to ensure that the schools receive structures that are safe and suitable for learning, rather than spending public funds on repairing buildings that may require major structural work.

The move comes as Zombo District continues to face challenges related to school infrastructure. According to data published by the district, Zombo has 92 government-aided primary schools with classroom shortages contributing to pressure on learning facilities. The district’s published education data also shows significant pupil-to-classroom pressure in government schools.

The district has also prioritised education infrastructure in its 2026/27 budget. In March,2026 zombo district’s proposed Shs36.88 billion budget included about Shs15 billion for the education sector, covering teachers’ salaries as well as construction of classrooms, offices, stores and VIP latrines at selected schools.

Zombo has previously relied on both government and development partners to improve school infrastructure. In 2024, a consortium of organisations supported by CO-OPERAID provided Shs280 million for renovation and classroom construction at seven primary schools in the district.

Zombo District Council Speaker Bob Cekecan urged councillors to strengthen their oversight of education projects to ensure that approved works are implemented according to the required standards and that public resources are properly accounted for.

The council’s decision to consider reconstruction instead of renovation is expected to require detailed assessment of the affected classroom blocks, including the extent of structural damage, estimated construction costs and the available funding.

The district says improving school infrastructure remains important as it works to provide better learning conditions across its government-aided primary schools.