Imo Community Raises Alarm Over Alleged Transfer of Its Only Public Secondary School to Zion Ministry
Residents of Mbaishii community in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State have raised concerns over the alleged handover of their only public secondary school to Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, the religious organisation associated with Evangelist Ebuka Obi.
According to the information provided by residents, the school was established in 1976 and has served students from Mbaishii and neighbouring villages for decades.
Residents Express Concern Over Access to Education
Community members fear that the alleged transfer of the school could leave children from low-income households with fewer affordable educational options.
Residents say the institution has played an important role in providing access to secondary education for families who may not be able to afford private schools.
They are therefore urging the state government to review the situation and address concerns about the future of the facility and the students who depend on it.
One of the concerns attributed to the community captures their anxiety over the situation:
“How can a community lose its only government secondary school built since 1976 just like that? What will become of our children? Where will the poor masses who cannot afford private schools send their children to learn?”
The concerns centre on whether the school will remain available to public-school students and what alternative arrangements, if any, would be made for affected families.
Land Dispute Adds to Community Concerns
The reported school controversy comes amid wider disagreements involving land in Mbaishii and the allocation of land to Zion Ministry.
Community members have previously raised objections over land-related decisions involving the Imo State Government and the religious organisation. The Imo State Government has previously defended its land allocation to Zion Ministry amid controversy over the dispute. Read "The Guardian's report on the governments position
However, the broader land dispute does not, by itself, establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged handover of the existing public secondary school. The school's official status and the details of any decision affecting it require clarification.
Residents Call for Government Intervention
Residents are calling on the Imo State Government and relevant education authorities to address their concerns and explain the future of the school.
They want clarification on whether the facility has officially been transferred, the legal or administrative basis for any such decision, and what measures would protect students' access to public education.
For families who rely on government schools, the issue goes beyond ownership of a building. It concerns the availability of affordable education and the future opportunities of children in the community.
Official Clarification Needed
As of the information available for this report, an official response specifically addressing the allegation about the secondary school has not been established.
NaijaBuzzMedia has not independently verified the school's current administrative status or the precise terms of any alleged transfer. The Imo State Ministry of Education, the state government and Zion Prayer Movement Outreach should be given an opportunity to clarify the matter.
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