Two classroom blocks have collapsed at Ezi-Awka Community Secondary School in Awka, Anambra State, following severe flooding and erosion caused by persistent rainfall in the area.
Although no casualties were recorded as the buildings caved in after school hours, four additional classroom blocks and the staff room are reportedly at risk of collapse if urgent intervention is not undertaken.
The incident has disrupted academic activities in the school, with several students reportedly withdrawing due to safety concerns, while those who remain, alongside teachers, continue to face the threat posed by the weakened structures.
The scenes of the collapsed structures…credit: Ikenna ObianeriStudents and school authorities have appealed to the Anambra State Government and relevant agencies for immediate assistance to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of lives and property.
The call was made during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the school on Thursday by officials of the Anambra State
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