The Government of Japan has been generously donating grant assistance for major capital development projects in schools throughout Fiji. The community of Nukuloa College in Ba witnessed the handing-over of the newly constructed three classrooms funded by the Government of Japan under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) programme.

The First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan, Mr. Takato Maki represented the Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Yutaka Yoshizawa in the official handing-over ceremony of the new classroom facilities at Nukuloa College that was held at 11.30 am on Thursday, 27th May, 2010.

In January, 2010, Japan provided funding assistance of F$146,880.00 (approx. US$85,190.00), for construction of three new classrooms and provision of a 5000 litre water tank to Nukuloa College. Established in 1975 and located approximately 16km away from Ba town, Nukuloa College faced shortage of classrooms following a major fire that occurred at the school premises in September 2009 which completely destroyed three classrooms, water tank and a store room. The College, as a temporary measure, accommodated the 76 students, who had lost everything in fire, in two classrooms in the primary school and in PEMAC room to continue with normal classes. The new classrooms will allow the College Authority to relocate children into permanent classrooms from overcrowded temporary classrooms presently in use and thereby ensuring best of resources for children of this semi-rural school to excel academically.  
                                                                   
Japan believes education is the key to socio-economic development and hopes to continue assisting schools in Fiji through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects programme (GGP).