A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Joseph Samuel Anya, has renovated and equipped the library of Universal Basic Education School, Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt, providing pupils with a modern reading facility in a move aimed at improving learning outcomes.
The project, executed as Anya’s personal Community Development Service (CDS) initiative, converted what had been a dilapidated library into a functional learning space stocked with modern books aligned with the school’s curriculum.
The intervention addresses a challenge common to many public primary schools, where inadequate library facilities continue to limit pupils’ access to reading materials beyond classroom instruction.
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Speaking during the inauguration of the project on Friday, the Rivers State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mr. Moses Oleghe, described the initiative as an example of the practical impact the NYSC Community Development Service programme was designed to achieve.
Represented by the Assistant Director of Community Development Service, Dr. Promise Chinnah, the coordinator said the project would improve the quality of teaching and learning while creating better opportunities for pupils to develop academically.
Oleghe said, “What the Corps Member has done is the spirit behind the NYSC Scheme’s Community Development Service as a cardinal programme.”
He noted that the renovation was not merely a physical improvement but an investment in the educational future of the children. He urged the school authorities to protect the facility and ensure that it remains useful for generations of learners.
The NYSC coordinator further admonished, “Own the project,” stressing that proper maintenance would preserve the value of the intervention.
For the school community, the project represents more than a refurbished building. It restores a space where pupils can cultivate reading habits and gain access to educational resources that were previously unavailable.
The Head Teacher of the school, Mrs. Nwenenda Orianwo, described the corps member as “a blessing to the school,” saying his contribution would have a lasting effect on both teachers and pupils.
She also praised his “intentionality, good attitude, positive energy, discipline, and commitment to make positive impact at all times,” adding that the project reflected genuine concern for the educational welfare of the children.
Explaining the motivation behind the initiative, Anya said he was moved by the determination of pupils to learn despite the poor condition of the existing library.
According to him, although the children showed enthusiasm for reading and academic excellence, the learning environment did not support their aspirations because the library had deteriorated and lacked current books relevant to classroom teaching.
He expressed confidence that the upgraded facility would encourage reading, broaden pupils’ knowledge and contribute to their personal development.
Anya also acknowledged the support he received throughout the project, thanking the NYSC State Coordinator for approving the initiative and appreciating stakeholders who provided financial assistance.
He further expressed gratitude to members of staff and pupils of the school for what he described as the love, care and family spirit they extended to him during his service year.
The project highlights the role individual corps members continue to play in addressing community needs through the NYSC’s Community Development Service programme, which encourages participants to identify local challenges and execute projects capable of leaving lasting social impact.
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