Gerard Ngala Donates to 90 Schools

Local leaders in Nkambe Central in recent and past times might have done so little to overcome the disadvantages of poverty within the basic education milieu to achieve any extraordinary success. But behind almost every story is the essential influence of not only individual personal qualities, but also the good fortune of finding an excellent development oriented person who would think of the kids as leaders of tomorrow. The world population has crossed 7 billion. So competition for the best educational provisions and resources will increase, especially for poor rural areas. Consequently, there is a risk of education improving in cities and the education gap between rural and urban areas widening further reasons why the Organization for the Improvement of Standards of Living was in the field in Nkambe Central to provide basic materials to schools so that they could deliver good quality and relevant education to all pupils preparing for examinations.  To the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, Gerard Ngala, who personally handed volumes of books and other didactic materials to all primary schools in Nkambe Central, “improving access to education is a challenge for his organization”.

He said that the most pathetic thing is that most children go to schools where teaching standards are low and classrooms are seriously under-equipped. “For children in examination classes, vital textbooks are absent, and their parents can't afford to buy them” reasons why he decided to tackle the problem of access to basic education. “We are here to invest into the future and that investment is help”. However, breaking the barriers and improving access to basic education is certainly what pricked the CEO of the Organization for the Improvement of Standard of Living. Besides, Gerard Ngala told parents and teachers everywhere he went that children should grow up aware of their right to a sound education.

From private to government schools, the CEO of the Organization for the improvement of standards of Living revamped hopes in children as well as teachers as he distributed basic needs to examination classes.

There was fanfare and commotion at Catholic school Njap, when Gerard Ngala and his delegation stormed the school premises with goodies.  According to Gerard Ngala, his organization seeks to help get access to basic education in rural areas. “You cannot imagine that next to our MP is a Catholic School that operates without a single building. It makes me feel for these kids who are ignorant of social responsibility. I will make sure that I work in collaboration with some elite of Njap to put in place a building for this school”.  Everywhere he went he took time to explain to parents why education is worthwhile. He said that an educated society is more productive because it could easily face the challenges of globalization.

“No amount of excellent exam results or enthusiasm can help children whose parents are unable to pay for their college education. Needs-based scholarships are not available, so we will grant scholarships to the prospective students who need them most and if the children give us the desired results at FSLC and Common Entrance, we will make it a yearly event” Gerard Ngala told this reporter.

The key message is that a first step to improving education quality and equity in rural areas is through encouraging pupils Gerard said. The evidence indicates that providing "value added" data to policymakers and practitioners will improve processes at all levels of the education system - national, regional, divisional, school, class and learner. 

To the head teachers, Gerard Ngala’s gesture will go a long way to improve the standard of education in Nkambe Central as well as stimulate pupils to work hard for exams. “We are very grateful for this gift. In fact we have never experienced such a donation” says the head teacher for Catholic School Njap. “This is a sign of love” says the head teacher of Government School Chup.
By Fai Cassian Ndi