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What Can You Do When Your School Is Being Neglected by the Government?

06 December 2024

The current statistics show that there are currently: 3 544 schools without electricity; 2402 schools without water supply; 11 450... schools still using pit latrine toilets; 22 938 schools without stocked libraries; 21 021 schools without laboratory facilities; 2 703 schools without fencing; and 19 037 schools without computer centres. This article examines the legal remedies available to address situations where a school is deprived of essential resources due to government neglect, hindering its ability to function effectively.

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