Windhoek: Three schools in the Erongo Region have received new classroom blocks, storerooms, and renovations to existing infrastructure through the MTC Rural Schools Project at a combined cost of N$3.2 million. In a joint media statement issued on Wednesday, MTC and the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund announced that each school received a block comprising two classrooms and a storeroom, while existing infrastructure was also renovated.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses praised MTC and the MVA Fund for their investment in education and urged other businesses and organizations to support the Government in addressing the country's infrastructure needs. "Education is a shared responsibility. While the Government provides leadership, policy direction, and resources, strong partnerships with the private sector, communities, and other stakeholders enable us to achieve greater impact," /Goagoses stated.

MTC Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Officer Tim Ekandjo emphasized that the project aims to address the shortage of classrooms across the country. "With a significant classroom shortfall across the country, we need more corporate partnerships to support the Government in addressing this national challenge," Ekandjo noted. He highlighted that MTC, in partnership with the MVA Fund, has constructed 61 classrooms nationwide through the project.

MVA Fund Chief Corporate Affairs Officer John Haufiku mentioned that the fund contributed N$1 million towards the construction of the classroom blocks and storerooms at the three schools. Although the fund's core mandate is to prevent road crashes and support individuals affected by motor vehicle crashes, it remains committed to community investment, with education among its corporate social investment focus areas.

Okongue Primary School principal Jossel Hindjou expressed gratitude for the project, stating that the school had previously faced a shortage of classrooms and lacked a staff room. "We are grateful beyond words. The impact of this project is positively changing the teaching and learning experience, especially for those of us in remote areas," Hindjou remarked.