This black and white image depicts a classroom in Ukwu-Abwa, Nigeria

This black and white image depicts a classroom in Ukwu-Abwa, Nigeria. A female teacher stands at the front of the room, facing a group of students. She is positioned to the left of two blackboards, one of which displays handwritten text. The teacher wears a dark-colored dress or tunic and appears to be gesturing with her hands while looking towards the students. Several students are visible, seated at wooden desks and benches arranged in rows. The students in the foreground are seen from behind, primarily focusing on the teacher. One student in the immediate foreground on the left wears a light-colored shirt with a white collar and dark suspenders, along with checkered shorts and dark shoes. Another student on the right wears a similar light-colored shirt and checkered shorts. Papers or notebooks are visible on some of the desks. The classroom walls appear to be light-colored and somewhat worn. On the left wall, near the top, a backpack or bag hangs. The floor is concrete, showing some signs of wear and cracking. Natural light enters the room from an unseen source, illuminating the teacher and the front of the classroom, creating a contrast with the darker foreground. The overall scene is a didactic setting.