President Prabowo Subianto Inaugurates People’s School in Aceh Province

President Prabowo Subianto Wednesday (11/11) inaugurated Nagan Raya People’s School (Sekolah Rakyat) Campus located in Suka Makmue Office Complex, Nagan Raya regency, Aceh province.

The inauguration demonstrated the Government’s commitment to expanding public access to education through the provision of integrated educational infrastructure and various supporting facilities.

Upon his arrival, the Head of State was welcomed by students of the People’s School, who greeted him with chants and a traditional dance performance. President Prabowo also took the opportunity to greet the students.

In his remarks, President Prabowo reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to eradicating poverty in Indonesia through strengthening the education sector, increasing production, and fulfilling children’s nutrition, must remain a top priority. Every Indonesian child must have access to the best possible education, an objective pursued through the People’s School program.

“We aim to eradicate poverty in Indonesia, and one of the ways to achieve this is through these schools, our People’s Schools. We support production and education. I am determined to significantly improve the quality of education in Indonesia in the shortest possible time. This is my determination, my commitment, my concern, and my focus as President of the Republic of Indonesia, ensuring the best possible education and adequate nutrition for our children,” the President said.

In the meantime, Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf reported that Nagan Raya People’s School Campus occupies an eight-hectare site provided by the Nagan Raya Regency Government. The school was constructed by Ministry of Public Works under President Prabowo’s directive.

“This is one of 100 permanent People’s Schools currently being constructed across Indonesia. In Aceh, nine schools have been established, comprising five permanent schools and four pilot projects that accommodate more than 2,000 students in total,” Saifullah said.

Nagan Raya People’s School Campus provides education at three levels, including elementary school (SD), junior high school (SMP), and senior high school (SMA). The integration of all three educational levels within a single complex enables students to pursue their education continuously without interruption.

The school complex comprises three school buildings, a multipurpose hall, student dormitories, residential facilities for teachers, a canteen, and a kitchen. These facilities are designed to support teaching and learning activities while meeting the daily needs of both students and educators.

To further enhance the learning process, the campus is equipped with various educational facilities, including computer, chemistry, and physics laboratories, as well as a library. The complex also features sports facilities and a mosque as a worship space for the school community.

From Nagan Raya, a vision for the future is taking shape, the children who have the opportunity to pursue their education today are expected to become agents of change, shaping a better future for their families, their region, and the nation. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (SA/MMB)