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The
government of Japan will extend a grant of about $10-million
for the construction of primary schools in the Kingdom of Lesotho,
the Japanese Embassy said yesterday.
"Japan strives towards enhancing a positive culture of learning,
teaching and service delivery in the education environment. It is
commonly agreed that the enhancement of basic education is one of
the key factors in promoting sustainable economic and social
development," embassy spokesman K Matsui said in a statement
yesterday.
Matsui said that through the collaboration between the two
countries, a total of 229 classrooms in 17 newly built schools and
water supply facilities would be introduced in Berea and
Maseru.
"The government of Japan believes that the new facilities will
prove beneficial to the disadvantages educators and learners of
Berea and Maseru, and that it will provide an environment conducive
to effective teaching and learning."
A signing ceremony will take place on Friday between the Ambassador
of Japan, Toshinori Shigeie, and Lesotho foreign affairs minister
Mohlabi Tsekoa in Maseru. – Sapa.
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