Accountability and public tracking organization, Tracka, has sent an urgent SOS to the Kogi State Government over the deplorable condition of Community Secondary School in Gegu-Beki, Kogi Local Government Area. For over four decades, hundreds of children have been forced to learn inside crumbling mud structures built by the community in 1980, completely abandoned by successive administrations.
Despite serving 500 students drawn from 18 surrounding communities, the school lacks basic infrastructure, exposing the children to extreme weather conditions and severe security vulnerabilities. The advocacy group revealed that the classrooms have no functional chairs, desks, doors, or windows, leaving the students to study in an environment devoid of human dignity.
A Community’s Frustration and Security Risks
The alarming state of the institution was brought to the forefront during a town hall meeting held in May 2026 at the palace of the Nyiwo of Gegu-Beki. Local stakeholders and residents expressed deep-seated anger and frustration, noting that their repeated appeals for government intervention have fallen on deaf ears for decades.
The lack of a perimeter fence has heightened fears among parents, given the rising wave of insecurity across the country. In a statement detailing the crisis, Tracka emphasized that leaving children exposed in wide-open, dilapidated structures is a disaster waiting to happen.
“At a time when communities are increasingly worried about the safety of children, students in this school remain exposed and vulnerable in open, dilapidated classrooms that can barely protect them from weather or security threats. These children deserve more than survival; they deserve safety, dignity, and a proper learning environment,” Tracka stated in an official dispatch.
Urgent Appeal to Governor Ododo and Lawmakers
In a bid to force immediate action, Tracka, in conjunction with the Gegu-Beki community, has written official petitions to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, as well as federal lawmakers representing the region. The petitions were extended to Senator Sunday Karimi of the Kogi West Senatorial District and Representative Danladi Suleiman Aguye of the Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency.
The community is demanding a complete reconstruction of the school, immediate perimeter fencing, and the provision of modern learning facilities. Stakeholders have questioned how the government can realistically preach qualitative education when future generations are left to study in fear, discomfort, and total isolation from modern academic tools.
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