Ojul Primary School in Abako sub-county, Ajuri County, Alebtong district, has been in a deplorable and uninhabitable condition for over seven years, according to Ajuri County Member of Parliament, Fred Jalameso.

The school’s structures are in a crumbling state, particularly a classroom block that was destroyed by a heavy strong wind seven years ago. The government has not provided any support, such as iron sheets for re-roofing the affected classroom.

MP Jalameso visited the school on October 26, 2026, for an oversight visit. The visit was to ensure that learners can access a well-maintained and conducive education environment rather than studying in conditions that resemble an animal shed.

The MP also facilitated the repair of two boreholes that had been broken down for over three months without repair.

In Alololo parish, Adwir sub-county, he urged stakeholders to ensure they process the land title for Okomo Primary Community School before the 2027 academic year begins, so that by the end of July 2028, the government can adopt it as a government-aided primary school.

He also encouraged parents to prioritise paying school fees for their children if they want them to secure good jobs in both the private and government sectors.

Jalameso warned head teachers against inflating learner enrollment numbers to access capitation grants from the government.

Quinto Odongo, the chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) at Ojul Primary School, cited several challenges facing the school.

He lamented that two months ago, a borehole that served the community—especially Primary Seven candidates and the entire school—broke down, forcing children to walk long distances in search of water.

He noted another challenge: the Alebtong District Local Government, through its education department, has completely failed to take charge of the classroom block destroyed by the heavy storm seven years ago.

He added that since then, no other leaders had come to address the challenge at the school. He appreciated MP Jalameso for responding to their call and promised to act on some of the requests presented to him.

Agnes Adongo, the deputy head teacher of Ojul Primary School, stated that the school was established in 1983 and currently has over 1,263 learners but only 11 teachers.

She cited a lack of staffing quarters, lack of classroom blocks for learners, and lack of toilets for both pupils and teachers.

Adongo noted that the school, which also serves as a boarding section for Primary Seven, is now in a dilapidated condition and needs serious help to restore its beauty. She called upon all well-wishers to come and rescue the large institution.

Tonny Ocen, a catechist at Ojul St. Peter Catholic Chapel, appreciated MP Fred Jalameso for responding to the call regarding water point shortages at the right time, as Primary Seven candidates are about to sit for their final examinations.

He described the MP as a true leader, noting that for the past two months, the community had been sharing water with animals at a distance of two kilometers, which posed a risk to mothers and especially young girls.

He expressed delight at the initiatives the MP has started to ensure that all affected households’ water points are repaired so the community can access clean water.