THE National Security Adviser – NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, says the current administration will prioritise the security of schools in light of recent mass kidnappings.
Ribadu made this comment at a forum in Abuja on Wednesday.
“Undoubtedly, education has always been the cornerstone of progress in any society and as we strive to build a prosperous country for the future of our children and the generation yet unborn, it is critical that we prioritise the safety and security of our educational institutions at all levels, Ribadu said at the Strategic Forum On Achieving Safer Schools held by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
“The administration of President Bola Tinubu pledged to work with both state and local government authorities to reform and retool the nation’s educational system by giving special attention to security of our schools, welfare and training of teachers and students,” the NSA said through his representative, Major Gen A.M Dikko (rtd).
He said that the invasion of schools by bandits and other armed persons has impacted on school enrolment in the country, especially in the northern region.
The retired police officer tasked all the security agencies in Nigeria on the need for intelligence gathering and sharing to curb the menace.
