Crr — The Board of Governors of Armitage Senior Secondary School has hailed the government of The Gambia for the ongoing maintenance work in the school.

Over 500 beds, windows and doors are being renovated by the GTTI. The doors and windows are part of materials worth 2.2 million donated to the school recently by the Gambia government through the Ministries of Finance and Economic Affairs, and Basic and Secondary Education. The principal of the school, Sulayman Keita, hailed The Gambia government for its magnanimity, saying the maintenance will help in the security of the school. He spoke extensively on the importance of the donated items, which also include TV sets and satellite receivers, adding that the latter will enhance the students' access to national and international news, and more importantly, promote a conducive learning environment.

The chairman, Board of Governors of Armitage SSS, Kaunding Tambedou, hailed government's commitment in improving both teaching and learning in the rural areas. He said that this will motivate the retention of teachers in the school. He emphasised the importance of education, and urged the students to grab the opportunities accorded to them by the Gambia government. He equally called on parents to be visiting the school to see their children and know their condition. He finally thanked GTTI, the institution awarded the contract for the renovation work, for its efforts.