More than 2,500 pupils at Matola-Sede Complete Primary School will now study in better conditions, thanks to the opening of new infrastructure funded by Millennium bim, under the Corporate Social Responsibility programme "Mais Moçambique pra Mim". The initiative increases the capacity of the institution, which has around 50 classes, and represents an important step towards creating a more dignified and suitable learning environment.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Manuel Simão Nuvunga Tule, Governor of Maputo Province, and brought together a number of dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Millennium bim, Rui Pedro, representatives of the Education sector, teachers, pupils, parents and community leaders.
The project enabled the construction of three new classrooms, as well as the delivery of 150 school desks, increasing the school's capacity to cope with the growing number of students and providing better conditions for teaching and learning.
This initiative is the result of a partnership between Millennium bim, the Government of Maputo Province and the Provincial Directorate of Education, a collaboration that demonstrates the importance of working together to implement sustainable solutions capable of having a direct impact on communities and of reinforcing the role of education as one of the main pillars of social development.
During the ceremony, Rui Pedro highlighted the significance of the investment made, stressing that investing in education means contributing to the country's future.
"Investing in education is investing in Mozambique's future. These new classrooms represent much more than a physical space: they represent opportunities for thousands of children to learn, grow and fulfil their potential. That is the impact we seek to create through our commitment to communities," said the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Millennium bim.
The occasion was also marked by words of appreciation from the school community. Teachers, parents and community leaders thanked the bank for its support, noting that the project is an important contribution to improving teaching and learning conditions, as well as strengthening the school's capacity to meet the needs of its student population.
On behalf of the pupils, the hope was also expressed that similar initiatives can continue to reach other schools and communities in different regions of Mozambique, allowing an ever-greater number of children to have access to better conditions in which to learn and build their future.
