Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah has emphasised that educating a Namibian child should not be the sole responsibility of the government but a shared commitment involving all stakeholders.

Shafudah made the remarks after accepting patronage of Oshandi Combined School in the Ondobe Constituency of the Ohangwena Region over the weekend.

Established in 1979, Oshandi Combined School, previously known as Okamuti, continues to face significant resource challenges.

The school has only one computer, which is shared by the principal and 16 teachers for administrative and teaching purposes.

Accepting the patronage, Minister Shafudha hosted a resource mobilisation fundraising event aimed at improving infrastructure and learning conditions at the school.

"Education is very, very critical; that is why when we look at the national budget, we say the biggest budget is for education, but even with that highest budget for education, we are still faced with challenges. That is why we still ask communities to do something for education so that our children can have a better future."

The event raised approximately N$800,000 in cash and pledges from various supporters.

Among the major commitments was a pledge by Unik and Western Construction to construct a 6 km access road to the school, which is currently difficult to reach.

On his part, the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, donated five 20-litre containers of paint.

The funds and pledges will support the school's development plans, which include the construction of an administration block, a science laboratory, and other essential facilities.

The school currently has 331 learners, ranging from pre-primary to Grade 9.