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The Boon of Buses

12/10/2020

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In a recent conversation with Bishop Markus of Kafanchan, I asked him to tell us in his own words the benefit buses would bring to the schools in. He outlined several specific points describing the benefits.   Kafanchan is a largely rural with many small villages; the majority of the population live below the poverty line.      
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  • The parents, especially those living in outlying villages, have been requesting school transportation for their children for a long time. Because of the distances to school, many parents hire “moped taxis” to carry their children to school and back. It is not uncommon to see three or four children riding on these mopeds, without helmets.  Safety is definitely an issue, as there have been accidents.
  • Many children, even the very young, have to walk a long distance to school. Their route often includes traveling alongside busy roads. Their safety is again an issue, as three children were killed last year by vehicles.  
  • Children who have to walk a distance to school often arrive late and tired.  They also get home late after a long tiring day.  Bus transportation will improve the overall well being of students by helping to combat fatigue and road hazards.
  • In discussions with staff and parents, plans have been made for the efficient management of the buses. Parents will pay a small fee toward fueling the buses. This fee will be cheaper than those charged by the “moped taxis”.​When informed that buses were on the way from the USA to Kafanchan, staff and parents were overjoyed at the news.
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Purchase price raised in Nigeria
The money for the purchase of these buses was raised in Nigeria, Africa Education Partnership has paid for the shipping of the buses to Nigeria. The port taxes will also be paid by our Nigerian partners.

Buses on their way to Nigeria.
On August 8, 2020, the buses were prepared for shipment in Connecticut. Volunteers loaded nine barrels of books and school supplies, two barrels of medical supplies from Kateri Medical Services for the hospital in Kafanchan, and two barrels of essential spare maintenance parts for the buses.

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