Safe school initiative: Unending attack on schools, kidnap of pupils ten years on

the Federal Government partnered with stakeholders to set up a Safe School Initiative as a quick response to the crisis...

Of note is that the Federal Government launched the Safe Schools Fund as an initial responsewith a contribution of $10million and another $10million pledge from the private sector, with the Ministry of Finance managing the fund. Before April 2014 incident, attacks on schools and kidnap of pupils or students were not common in Nigeria. However, since the kidnap of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, pupils and students have becomeregulartarget for abduction. Shockingly, it seemed governments at all levels are tolerating the bandits.

He also added that there is a lack of adequate security infrastructure and resources in many schools, making them vulnerable targets, additionally, corruption and ineffective governance have hindered the implementation of comprehensive security measures and the prosecution of perpetrators, perpetuating a cycle of violence and impunity.

Adeduntan said that the argument holds merit, because while the Safe School Initiative aimed to enhance security measures specifically within educational institutions, it is essential to recognise that schools exist within the broader context of society. “Therefore, while the Safe School Initiative is valuable, efforts to create a safe society must encompass broader initiatives that address the root causes of insecurity and promote sustainable development and peacebuilding,” Adeduntan stated.

Adeduntan said the notion that security agencies might be collaborating or complicit in the attacks on schools is deeply troubling and raises significant concerns about the integrity and effectiveness of security operations in Nigeria. For the public policy expert, Adedutan, “the safety and security of schools and students should be paramount, and all stakeholders, including government authorities, security agencies, civil society organisations, and communities, must work together to enhance security measures, strengthen intelligence gathering, and ensure the protection of educational institutions.

He said that 10 years after the Safe School Initiative, the attacks are still on maybe because the schools are porous and no effective security architecture within the school premises.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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