Prison and rehabilitation centers in Anseba region registering remarkable accomplishment regarding educating prisoners

The Center for Prison and Rehabilitation in Anseba region indicated that it has registered remarkable accomplishment as regards educating prisoners. Keren, 24 August 2012 – The Center for Prison and Rehabilitation in Anseba region indicated that it has registered remarkable accomplishment as regards educating prisoners.

Maj. Hagos Tekie, Commander of Prison and Rehabilitation in the region, explained that a conducive environment has been created as regards educating prisoners through collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders, and that a lot has been achieved so far in building the production capacity of prisoners. Accordingly, the teaching-learning process is underway in 5 class rooms, while 8 out of 11 prisoners who attended National Matriculation Examination have passed.

Mr. Samuel Mebrahtu, director of the school in the rehabilitation center, stated that 80% of the prisoners who have been attending 1st to 9th grade classes have passed, and commended the dedication of teachers vis-à-vis active participation of stakeholders and interested individuals.

Ms. Abrehet Gebre, head of Adult Education in Anseba region, lauded the achievement made by the rehabilitation center, and called on the prisoners to make effective use of the available library.