Namibians Welcome Free Education

The Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) has applauded the Ministry of Education for the giant step it has decided to take to provide free and compulsory education at primary level.

NANTU regional chairperson for the Erongo Region, Jonathan Tsuseb commended the Minister of Education, Dr. Abraham Iyambo for having taken this bold initiative. The union also urged the minister to introduce free compulsory education in phases to ensure all the thirteen regions are fully covered.

"The implementation process must also be closely monitored to ensure success," suggested Tsuseb. During a recent telephonic interview, Tsuseb said the planned free and compulsory education was long overdue and that he is indeed happy for all the countless Namibian children who will benefit.

He says careful planning and assessment also needs to be carried out by the education ministry, since many schools also funded their activities through the development funds to which parents contribute. (allafrica.com)