The project has been segmented into six lots, engaging six contractors responsible for two classrooms each, along with the administration block and toilets.
DODOMA. The World Bank-funded Boosting Student Learning Outcomes (BOOST) programme has disbursed a substantial 299.2m/- for the construction of a new one-stream primary school at Nzuguni A ward in Dodoma, marking a major step forward in improving educational infrastructure in the region.
Dodoma City Council Director, Dr. Frederick Sagamiko, recently inspected the construction progress and called for intensified supervision to ensure the project is completed on schedule.
He instructed that the number of artisans and labourers be doubled, and urged early procurement of materials, including desks, through the NeST system to prevent any delays.
“The timely completion of this facility is critical to meet the growing demand for quality education in our city,” Dr. Sagamiko emphasized during the inspection.
Mr. Rogers Justinian, Head of Nzuguni Secondary School and the project supervisor, reported that the construction includes an administration block, six classrooms, two pre-primary classrooms, twelve school toilet cubicles, and six pre-primary toilet cubicles.
The project has been segmented into six lots, engaging six contractors responsible for two classrooms each, along with the administration block and toilets.
Currently, roofing has been completed for four classrooms and the toilet block, with other buildings reaching the lintel stage. Out of the total funding, 125.678m/- has already been expended on suppliers and artisans, leaving a balance of approximately TZS 176.5 million.
In a related effort, Dr. Sagamiko lauded the effective supervision of the BOOST-funded renovation at Mazengo Primary School.
During a recent progress inspection, he commended the head teacher and building inspector, Jacob Stephen, for their outstanding commitment to restoring and upgrading classroom infrastructure ahead of the new school term.
“The excellent cooperation and supervision we have observed are very encouraging. We expect the pace of these renovations to accelerate to ensure classrooms are ready on time, preventing any shortage of learning spaces,” Dr. Sagamiko stated.
Rehema Nkungu, a staff member involved in the renovation project, explained that the upgrades aim to enhance classroom safety, restore dilapidated facilities, and ultimately improve educational delivery through a better learning environment.
Mazengo Primary School, established in 1970, stands to benefit significantly from these improvements.
The BOOST programme is focused on enhancing teaching quality, ensuring learning material availability, strengthening school infrastructure, and improving management and accountability within the education system.
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