WINDHOEK, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Namibian government has initiated a nationwide school rehabilitation campaign to fix dilapidated infrastructure in all 121 constituencies across the country.

The program was officially launched Wednesday by Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare at Mukuvi Primary School in Kavango East Region, in northeastern Namibia.

The campaign aims to equip all Namibian schools with functional ablution facilities, laboratories, and other essential utilities. This is part of a broader vision to create a conducive learning environment that supports national education goals, according to a statement issued by the prime minister's office.

The government is expected to utilize the skills of unemployed graduates from vocational training centers and other community members with relevant skills to carry out the work, the statement said.

In his address, Ngurare emphasized that the country has produced skilled graduates from technical and vocational institutions who are ready and able to contribute to national development.

He urged the government and stakeholders to utilize this untapped human resource, adding that this campaign should not be mistaken for a political move but rather viewed as a bold step toward creating a humane and inclusive learning environment for every child in Namibia.

For the 2025/26 financial year, Namibia allocated 24.8 billion Namibian dollars (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) to the education, innovation, arts, and culture sectors, representing the largest portion of the national budget. ■