Broken Promises, Broken Classrooms: Abuja Pupils Suffer as LEA Kurudu Falls Apart

In the heart of Nigeria’s capital, pupils at LEA Primary School Kurudu, located opposite ECWA Church in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, are enduring appalling learning conditions sitting barefoot on bare floors in overcrowded, crumbling classrooms with no desks, chairs, or basic teaching materials.

Established in 1975, the school has fallen into severe neglect. Roofs are missing, walls are cracked, windows and doors are gone, and many classrooms have been abandoned due to their structural decay. The school also lacks essential sanitation facilities, including toilets for both pupils and staff.

Despite recent claims by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that his administration has renovated over 60 schools in the Federal Capital Territory, LEA Kurudu remains untouched. Civic technology group Monitng has called attention to the glaring contradiction between the government’s narrative and the harsh reality on the ground.

“This is not just neglect, it is a direct threat to the safety and future of our children,” a concerned citizen noted. “It’s disheartening that in 2025, children are still subjected to such inhumane learning environments in Nigeria’s capital.”

Critics have also pointed fingers at the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, for failing to advocate effectively for infrastructural upgrades in marginalized communities like Kurudu.

“The children in LEA Kurudu are not just statistics they are future leaders. If education is truly a priority, then it must reflect in the condition of public schools,” the statement read. “We call on Minister Wike and Senator Kingibe to immediately visit the school and ensure swift, meaningful intervention.”

The state of LEA Kurudu raises urgent questions about governance, accountability, and the genuine commitment to improving public education for Nigeria’s most vulnerable.