By Tina Chinyere – Portharcourt
The Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Sir (Hon.) Allwell Ihunda, has condemned the extensive vandalization and destruction of facilities at Township School 1 and 2, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, describing the act as wicked, inhumane, and a disservice to the city’s educational development.
Sir Ihunda made the remarks on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the school following an appeal letter from the management requesting immediate intervention from the Local Government Authority.
During the inspection, conducted alongside the Head Teachers, Mrs. Dikibo Oghale (Township School 1) and Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wilcox (Township School 2), the Mayor expressed deep concern over the deplorable state of the learning environment and the negative impact on pupils’ education.
“The level of theft and destruction witnessed here is truly evil and heartbreaking. How can anyone be so inhumane as to vandalize a school built by the government for the benefit of our children? This is unacceptable,” he lamented.
The Mayor assured the school authorities that immediate steps would be taken to secure and rehabilitate the facility.
“Our first step will be to deploy security personnel to safeguard the premises before commencing renovation works. This will ensure that future investments in the school are protected from further vandalism,” Ihunda stated.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the infrastructural standards of public schools across Port Harcourt City Local Government Area to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
“We received your letter outlining the challenges faced by the school, which prompted this on-site assessment. We have documented the level of damage, and we will take prompt action to address the situation,” he assured.
Earlier, the Head Teachers appealed to the Mayor for urgent government intervention to curb the rising cases of vandalism and theft affecting the school’s facilities and learning materials.
They expressed optimism that the Council’s intervention would help restore the school’s infrastructure and improve the overall learning experience for pupils.
