The newly constructed Bwanje Secondary School in Ntcheu is set to reduce the long distances learners had to walk to access secondary education. A handover ceremony for the school was held on Monday by Ntcheu Bwanje North MP, Nancy Chaoola Mdooko.
In her remarks, Mdooko hailed the school as a blessing for the community and a significant step toward fulfilling the Malawi 2063 Agenda. She noted that “Human Capital Development is a key enabler of Agenda 2063, and students need decent places for their education.”
Mdooko, who is also the Deputy Minister of Education, highlighted that students previously had to walk 16 kilometers to attend Sharpe Valley Secondary School, negatively impacting their academic performance. She further outlined future development projects for the area, including an under-five clinic, health facility upgrades, new Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC), and clean water initiatives.
“I want to demonstrate that a female lawmaker can deliver based on the people’s needs,” Mdooko added.
Ntcheu District Council Chairperson Flaness Kampeni praised Mdooko for her collaboration with the council, ensuring the timely completion of the school. She emphasized that the new school will reduce dropout rates, particularly among girls, who struggled with the long distances.
Senior Chief Ganya expressed optimism that the school will boost secondary school enrollment and vowed to work with local chiefs to combat early marriages.
The Government of Malawi is constructing secondary schools nationwide as part of its commitment to improving education quality.
