Executive Summary
- Brief overview of the project (objectives, location, duration).
- The project was established to enhance the development of the Primary and Secondary Schools in Atta Nwamberi particularly the Comprehensive Secondary school Atta through ensuring a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning, Academic support, extra curricular activities and other areas of improvement.
Introduction
Project was established to enhance the development of the Primary and Secondary Schools in Atta Nwamberi particularly the Comprehensive Secondary school Atta through ensuring a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning, Academic support, extra curricular activities and other areas of improvement.
- Background of the project (why it was initiated).
- The project was initiated by the Atta Nwamberi to improve the quality of Education in the community and to minimize the level of drop outs from the schools
- Goals and objectives.
- The major goal was to enhance the school environment, enhance academic activities, improve school safety and security and other extra curricular activities
- Target beneficiaries (community, demographic, etc.).
- The target beneficiaries include the community and her surrounding communities mainly the youths of ages 10 to 18 years
- Geographical coverage.
The community is located in Njaba Local Government Area in Orlu Educational zone 1 of Imo State.
Project Activities
- List activities conducted during the reporting period:
- Activity 1: Description, dates, participants
Clearing of thick bushes in and around the school environment , March to July 2023, using paid labor because the stubborn grasses were beyond students labor.
- Activity 2: Description, dates, participants
- Interactive meetings with principal, staff, students and parents, monthly
March 2023 to December 2024
Supervision and monitoring of school activities quarterly from March 2023 to March 2025
Planning and execution of Accreditation exercise for NECO external examination
October, 2024
Distribution of school materials such as school bags, registers, markers
June to October,2024.
Achievements & Outcome;
We achieved increase in school enrollment from 80 students in 2023 to 137 students in 2025.
We also witnessed a decrease in the number of dropout students in the community.
The students can now sit for external exams as the school is now accredited. This has not been possible for some time now
Challenges & Lessons Learned
Obstacles encountered (logistical, financial, community-related).Quantitative results (e.g., number of beneficiaries served, trainings conducted, resources distributed).
118 students benefitted from our Services
Qualitative impact (testimonials, case studies, community feedback).
More student enrollment was recorded by the school principal.
NECO Accreditation exercise was successful.
President General of the Community and the traditional people appreciated our efforts
Progress toward project goals (use indicators if available).
Progress was indicated through the increase in enrollment of students from 80 students in 2023 to 137 students in 2025.
- Lack of appreciation from some people who felt the would have been involved in the labor but were not carried along due to paucity of funds
- Lack of funds to fix the school gate, fallen school fence and some dilapidated school infrastructure
- How challenges were addressed.
- The committee managed available resources as much as possible
- Key takeaways for future projects.
- The community members need to be sensitized on the need for creating a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning.
Financial Summary
- Total budget allocated 430,000.00
Expenditure :
Clearing of bushes 230,000.00
NECO Accreditation:
Official payment 120,000.00
Transportation 45,000.00
Entertainment 33,000.00
Total (428,000.00)
Balance 2,000.00.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Methods used for tracking progress (surveys, interviews, field visits).
- Interviews with principal, students and other Stakeholders.
- Field visit to schools
- Key findings from evaluations.
- There was need for improvement of the schools to encourage Academic activities and minimize illiteracy in the community
- Recommendations for improvement.
- To sustain regular supervision and monitoring of the school activities. To improve funding for the school improvement in academics, Extra curricular activities.
- To encourage collaboration with parents and other Stakeholders
- To sensitive the community for school improvement
Sustainability & Future Plans
- How the project will be sustained post-funding.
- Sourcing funds from Stakeholders and non governmental organizations
- Plans for scaling up/replicating the project.
- Improving on the already achievement and replicating same to the other schools in the community for increased access to education
- Next steps (if applicable)
- As stated above
Conclusion
The committee made significant impact on the general uplifting of the school environment, academic activities, extra curricular activities and others
- 118 students benefitted from our Services
- More student enrollment was recorded by the school principal.
- NECO Accreditation exercise was successful.
- President General of the Community and the traditional people appreciated our efforts.
- Progress was indicated through the increase in enrollment of students from 80 students in 2023 to 137 students in 2025
- Acknowledgment of partners, donors, and stakeholders
Appendices
- Photographs (with captions).
- Case studies/success stories.
- Survey/questionnaire templates.
- Any additional supporting documents.
