WASCO ISOAF, in collaboration with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), has successfully completed the construction of new classrooms and school latrines under the Maendeleo Programme at beneficiary schools in Sojo, Mwanzwilo, Ngogoto, and Buduba villages in Nzega District.

To mark this important milestone, an official handover ceremony will be held on 23 January 2026, formally transferring the completed facilities to the respective communities and school management committees. The ceremony will be officiated by the Nzega District Commissioner, Hon. Naitapwaki Tukai, as the Guest of Honour.

The handover ceremony aims to officially transfer ownership of the facilities, recognize the strong collaboration and support of the Nzega District Council, Igusule Ward Development Committee, Village Councils, school management, and community members, and promote long-term sustainability through community ownership and accountability.

Speaking ahead of the event, Gary Deason, WASCO ISOAF Project Director, emphasized the people-centred approach of the Maendeleo Programme:

“These classrooms and sanitation facilities are more than physical structures. They represent our commitment to improving learning environments and supporting the future of children in Nzega. We are proud to work alongside communities and local leadership to deliver infrastructure that will serve generations to come.”

EACOP reaffirmed its role in supporting social development alongside infrastructure delivery. Adonis Kimbembe, Linepipe Delivery & Thermal Insulation Package Manager, noted that community investment remains a key pillar of the project:

“Our partnership with WASCO ISOAF reflects EACOP’s broader commitment to responsible development. By investing in education facilities, we are contributing to safer, more dignified, and more enabling spaces for students and teachers within the project-affected communities.”

The ceremony will be conducted in collaboration with the Nzega District Council, Igusule Ward leadership, village authorities, school management committees, and community members. The programme will include remarks from key stakeholders, a symbolic handover through the unveiling of commemorative plaques, and guided site visits to the completed facilities.

Hon. Naitapwaki Tukai, Nzega District Commissioner, welcomed the initiative and highlighted its impact on local development:

“This project demonstrates what can be achieved when government, communities, and development partners work together. These facilities will significantly improve the learning environment for our children and strengthen community pride and responsibility in maintaining public infrastructure.”

The Maendeleo Programme continues to support community-driven development initiatives aligned with education, health, and sustainable livelihoods across project-affected areas.