Apac district receives 400 iron sheets to restore storm-damaged schools

2 September 2026, 2:55 pm

By Ogolo Ian Smith and Odongo Solomon

Apac District has received 400 iron sheets from the Office of the Prime Minister to support the rehabilitation of schools whose buildings were damaged by severe storms.

The intervention comes as the district continues to grapple with increasingly unpredictable and extreme weather, which has damaged school infrastructure, destroyed roofs and learning materials, and disrupted teaching and learning.

Earlier this year, a heavy storm destroyed the roof of Igoti Primary School in Ibuje Subcounty, damaging learning materials belonging to both teachers and pupils and disrupting the school’s learning environment.

The damage was later highlighted by the Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change, which visited the Lango Subregion last week to assess the impact of changing weather patterns on communities and public services.

The committee acknowledged the challenges facing Apac District and pledged to engage Parliament and relevant authorities on possible interventions.

The consignment of iron sheets was delivered to Apac District headquarters on Tuesday morning and received by district leaders.

Representing the District Chairperson, Secretary for Production and Marketing Joyce Akullu urged the beneficiary schools to ensure that the materials are used strictly for their intended purpose.

Maruzi County Member of Parliament Peter Obong welcomed the intervention, particularly the support allocated to Igoti Primary School.

Obong said the district had initially requested 2,000 iron sheets to support schools whose structures had been damaged by storms, adding that the current allocation is only part of the assistance required.

“We appreciate the government’s quick response. However, more support is still needed because several schools were affected,” Obong said.

Ibuje Subcounty Chairperson Alex Ogota said several other schools in the area also require urgent assistance.

Ogota specifically mentioned Chakali Primary School, saying some of its buildings are in poor condition and require immediate attention to provide learners with a safer learning environment.

Of the 400 iron sheets received, 200 have been allocated to Igoti Primary School, while the remaining 200 will go to Amocal Primary School, both in Ibuje Subcounty.

The support is expected to enable the two schools to restore damaged structures and improve learning conditions.

However, district authorities say more resources are needed to repair other schools affected by storms and strengthen school infrastructure against future extreme weather events.

The situation also highlights the growing need for climate-resilient infrastructure in schools, as stronger storms, flooding and other weather-related events continue to threaten public facilities and disrupt access to education.