Ministry remains silent as parents are forced to fund repairs in government schools!
Public concerns are mounting over reports that parents are being forced to fund maintenance work in government schools. Despite repeated attempts to seek clarification on the matter, the Ministry of Education has yet to provide an official response.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (R) and Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu. | President's Office
Reports have emerged indicating that parents are being tasked with funding maintenance and painting works at government schools. The Ministry of Education has not yet provided a response regarding this matter.
Although the government bears the responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of public schools, reports have emerged indicating that parents are being pressured to fund these activities. In response to these concerns, RaajjeTV contacted the Ministry of Education during its "Fashaairu" program on Thursday to seek clarification on the matter.
Despite repeated attempts to contact the Ministry, it was not possible to reach a relevant official for comment. Although the receptionist transferred the calls to the concerned department, the phone went unanswered. Furthermore, after multiple inquiries, the Ministry provided a specific contact number for media queries; however, calls to that number also remained unanswered.
Parental Involvement in the Education System While parental involvement is crucial to the education system, many parents are expressing that it is irresponsible to seek funding from them for school maintenance and upkeep costs.
While it is the government's responsibility to allocate budgetary funds to improve the infrastructure and services of public schools, it is equally important for the administration to clearly communicate any challenges or constraints it faces in fulfilling this obligation.
Furthermore, it is the Ministry's responsibility to clarify the regulations under which parents are being required to spend their own money, and whether such practices have been officially authorized by the Ministry.
While the Ministry of Education has yet to comment on the matter, the challenges faced by the public and the media in obtaining information from government institutions remain a persistent and recurring issue.
