The Government of Japan under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) has granted $220,000 each to Vaovai and Matautu Primary Schools.
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The schools from Falealili and Salelologa received the assistance yesterday. An official signing ceremony held at the Embassy of Japan in Apia for the Reconstruction project took place between the Ambassador of Japan to Samoa, Kazumasa Shibuta and representatives of the recipient schools headed by Matamua Sili Alapati, President of Salelologa Primary School and Associate Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Tusa Misi Tupuola.
“The grant will fund the reconstruction and renovation of the school buildings that have deteriorated over the years due to consecutive cyclones and earthquakes. The projects are therefore seen as Cyclone Relief Assistance,” a statement from Japan says.
Matautu and Vaovai Primary School will each use the grant to reconstruct eight classrooms, a library and a staff room.
For Salelologa Primary School the fund will be used to renovate its existing school building.
Ambassador Shibuta hopes that the completion of the projects would help provide a safer and improved learning environment for children. “Japan will continue to contribute to Samoa’s efforts to revitalize the community and accelerate pursuing the National Vision of Improved Quality of Life for all,” Mr. Shibuta said.
The Ambassador also hopes that the two projects would create an additional practical symbol of the strengthening friendship and cooperation between Samoa and Japan. In response, Matamua thanked the Ambassador and the Government of Japan.
“We want to thank you very much… the grant will help our children to get a better life… and it’s also for the future of our village and also our contingency and also our own economy” Since 1991, Japan has undertaken 150 projects, with an equivalent value of $26.2 million into the country.
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