Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of infrastructure at Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, in Uyo.
Effiong shared photos and comments about the school on Facebook, describing the condition of the public institution as a reflection of the state of education in Akwa Ibom State.
According to him, the school—located near the State Secretariat in the heart of the state capital—has fallen into severe disrepair despite the significant federal allocations received by the state in recent years.
He argued that the situation highlights what he described as poor governance in the state under Governor Umo Eno.
Effiong also pointed out that the Commissioner for Education in the state, Ubong Essien Umoh, is an alumnus of the same school. He expressed disappointment that the institution has remained in such a dilapidated condition despite being connected to a top education official.
The lawyer further criticised what he described as the government’s spending priorities, alleging that large sums of public funds are being used to purchase luxury vehicles for politicians while basic education infrastructure remains neglected.
Effiong said the situation raises questions about the state of public education in Akwa Ibom, particularly in a resource-rich state that has benefited from substantial revenue inflows.
His comments have sparked discussions online about government accountability and the condition of public schools in the state.
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