In a bid to strengthen basic education at the grassroots, the Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Pirfa Tyem, has approved the distribution of instructional learning materials to 160 schools across the Local Government Area as schools resume for the new academic term.
The intervention covers 142 public primary schools as well as a number of private schools, and forms part of the council’s ongoing efforts to improve teaching and learning outcomes. The materials distributed include number charts, weather charts, shapes and other essential instructional aids, with 160 units provided for each category.
Presenting the materials on behalf of the Chairman, the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, Hon. Shalkur Haruna Mamdam, said the initiative was informed by gaps identified in the availability of teaching aids in public schools.
He explained that the goal is to provide pupils with practical learning tools that enhance classroom engagement and understanding, while also bringing public schools closer to the standards obtainable in private institutions. He added that the distribution fulfils a commitment made by the Chairman to improve learning conditions across schools in the Local Government.
“We are here to deliver on a promise made to the people. Although the distribution could not be done before resumption, it remains timely and impactful. These materials are meant to improve teaching experiences and help pupils learn better through direct interaction,” Mamdam said.
Receiving the materials, the Education Secretary of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Mrs. Tabitha Wazhi, commended Hon. Tyem for his consistent support for the education sector, particularly in the areas of staff welfare and learning enhancement. She noted that the provision of instructional materials would significantly improve classroom delivery and learning outcomes at the primary school level.
School heads and teachers across the Local Government also expressed appreciation for the gesture. A classroom teacher, Changcit Selchak, and a headmistress from a school in Zamko, Changcit Selchum, described the distribution as timely and much needed, noting that the materials would help learners grasp concepts more easily.
The distribution adds to a series of education-focused interventions under the administration of Hon. Pirfa Tyem, reflecting a people-centred approach to governance and a commitment to improving the quality of education in Langtang North Local Government Area.
