In a move aimed at strengthening 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, which covers 142 public primary schools and a number of private schools, is 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, explained that the initiative was informed by identified gaps in the availability of teaching aids in public schools.
According to him, the aim is to ensure that pupils have access to practical learning tools that will enhance classroom engagement and understanding, in line with best practices obtainable in private schools. He noted that the exercise also fulfills a promise 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 intended to improve teaching experiences and help pupils learn better through direct interaction,” Hon. Shalkur said.
Receiving the materials, the Education Secretary of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Mrs. Tabitha Wazhi, commended the Chairman 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, adding that the materials would help learners grasp concepts more easily.
The distribution of instructional materials adds to a series of education-focused interventions under the administration of Hon. Pirfa Tyem, reflecting his people-centered approach to governance and his belief that quality education is key to sustainable development in Langtang North Local Government Area.
