By Prisca Promise Mashushu

Lilongwe, March 14, Mana: Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has expressed enthusiasm over the donation of teaching and learning materials worth US$200,000 by the government of South Korea.

Speaking after the handover ceremony on Friday at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima, explained that the donation will help to enhance the works that are underway in the ministry.

Wirima cited establishing a radio under the Education Broadcasting Station (EBS) which, she said, is lacking certain necessities for teaching and learning.

She further explained that the education broadcasting station delivers lessons through radio and also acts as a standby for lessons in case of emergencies such as cyclones or pandemics that requires closure of schools.

“This is another arm of the education system that also enhances learning in a big way as children will be able  to have access to lessons without depending on their physical presence in schools.

“This plays a crucial role in enhancing quality education as children will not be affected academically hence it will bring resilience in difficult situations,” she explained.

The ministry has received a mobile  van that will be traveling in different parts of the country for lessons to children; laptops and other high technology equipment that will boost the education sector.

Ambassador for South Korea to Malawi , Jae Kyung Park, said the donation will play a crucial role in Malawi’s the education sector.

“We hope we can continue to contribute to government of Malawi’s efforts in improving the education sector by working hand in hand with the Ministry of Education.

“We strongly believe in investing in Malawi’s education sector so that it can achieve it’s goals of ensuring that all children have access to quality education,” he said.