The Rivers State House of Assembly has expressed concern over the growing cases of vandalism and theft of school property at Township School, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Igwe Aforji, stated this during a fact-finding inspection at the school on Tuesday. He said the committee was saddened by the looting and destruction of key facilities, including fans, desks, window protectors, and computers.
Hon. Aforji called for strengthened security measures to safeguard the school environment, stressing that protecting lives and property must be a priority.
He further assured that the Assembly is committed to taking necessary actions to address the recurring incidents and prevent further damage to public schools in the state.
