Maseru, May 24 - The Minister of Education and Training (MOET) Mr. Mohlabi Tsekoa says students from different Primary and High Schools as well as Tertiary Institutes in the country have contributed a lot towards the success of Education For All (EFA) Week.

In his address to the students that were involved in the Education Exhibitions during the EFA Week that started on Monday this week at the Lesotho National Convention Centre (LNCC) on Wednesday, Mr. Tsekoa expressed his gratitude to the students who travelled long distances as a way to support the efforts made by the Ministry of Education by sensitizing the nation about the EFA Week.

The Minister said the presence of the students gives his Ministry encouragement and hope as he is aware that youth are engaged in educational activities in high numbers.

He assured the students that the EFA Week will be celebrated yearly and there will be a theme set each year it is celebrated.

When delivering a speech on behalf of the tertiary institutes’ students, Mr Sam Letima of the Lesotho College of Education (LCE) in Thaba Tseka said he considers the extension of LCE to other districts as a challenge to other tertiary institutions as this will enable the Lesotho students to further their studies.

He said vocational institutions such as the Lerotholi Polytechnic are not enough to cater for the fast growing nation that needs to be empowered with skills.

At the same occasion, the Assistant Minister of Education and Training Mrs 'Malijane Maqelepo presented trophies to winners who competed in traditional dances, traditional food exhibitions, and handicrafts work.

Lerotholi Polytechnic won the first prize on metal work and handicrafts work and got M5000, Thaba Tseka came in second and obtained M1800 as major prizes plus trophies.