The commissioning of Landa J High School in Tsholotsho, formally Manqe Secondary School and to be named after Vice-President John Nkomo, is set for tomorrow and will be officially opened by President Robert Mugabe.
Nkomo is from Manqe area where he grew up and did elementary education.
Several companies donated building materials towards its construction and the Zimbabwe National Army was instrumental in the project as it provided qualified builders.
An e-Learning programme is also set to be launched. Sources said the school was a beehive of activity last week with labourers putting finishing touches.
“In the past weeks, people have been working overtime to make final touches for Friday (tomorrow) event. From the look of things, the event would proceed unhindered, but the long-term future of the project is uncertain. Besides Manqe primary there is no other feeder school to the secondary and the resources could be a waste. We also understand that teachers have been transferred from other schools,” said a source.
However, Tsholotsho senator Believe Gaule told NewsDay yesterday that the community was appreciative as the school signalled development.
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“We welcome the development brought by Nkomo.We have realised that the region lacks behind on education hence investment in such infrastructure is welcome,” said Gaule.
The school has five classroom blocks, including a well-equipped science block and a computer laboratory with modern facilities.
An engine water pump and water taps have been connected for domestic and agricultural activities.
Construction began in 2007 after the community approached Nkomo with a request to build the secondary school as students were walking long distances to the nearest school.