Education stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity affecting schools across Nigeria, calling on governments at all levels to take immediate and decisive measures to safeguard students, teachers, and educational institutions from attacks, abductions, and other forms of violence.
The concerns were raised during discussions on the state of education and school safety, with stakeholders warning that persistent security threats are undermining learning outcomes and creating fear among students, parents, and educators.
Participants noted that repeated incidents of kidnappings, attacks on schools, and threats to educational personnel have continued to disrupt academic activities in several parts of the country. They stressed that schools should remain safe spaces where teaching and learning can take place without fear or intimidation.
Education experts further warned that insecurity in schools could worsen challenges such as declining enrolment, absenteeism, and school dropouts if urgent interventions are not implemented.
Stakeholders called for enhanced security infrastructure around schools, improved intelligence gathering, stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities, and increased investment in school protection initiatives.
They also urged policymakers to prioritise the implementation of safety measures designed to prevent attacks on educational institutions and ensure rapid response mechanisms in cases of emergencies.
The appeal comes amid growing national concern over the safety of schoolchildren and education workers, with many observers describing the protection of learning environments as critical to the country's social and economic development.
Stakeholders maintained that securing schools is not only an educational priority but also a national responsibility, stressing that sustainable development can only be achieved when children have access to safe, secure, and uninterrupted learning opportunities.
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