Stop Building Boarding Schools in Unsafe Areas, Tinubu Urges States!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governments to reconsider plans to establish boarding schools in remote or poorly protected areas, highlighting the increasing security risks faced by students.
“The safety of our children must be paramount. Building boarding schools in unsafe locations puts students at unnecessary risk,” President Tinubu said during a recent security summit.
Key Details:
- Tinubu stressed that vulnerable locations expose students to threats like kidnappings and attacks by criminals.
- He urged states to prioritize security assessments before approving new boarding school projects.
- The president’s warning comes amid a rise in attacks on educational institutions across Nigeria.
Why It Matters:
- Ensuring students’ safety is critical to maintaining educational continuity and community trust.
- Boarding schools in unsafe areas have become targets for kidnappers and insurgents.
- States must balance educational development with robust security planning.
What to Watch:
- State governments’ responses and policy adjustments regarding school siting.
- Implementation of enhanced security measures in existing boarding schools.
- Impact on enrollment and public confidence in boarding education. citations:
- Premium Times – Reports on security challenges affecting Nigerian schools and education policies.
- The Guardian Nigeria – Coverage of government statements on school safety and education reforms.
- Vanguard News – Updates on attacks on schools and related government responses.
- Channels TV – Broadcasts on security in education and official directives from the presidency.
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