Nigeria, UN agency, others unite against attacks on schools

The Nigerian goverment and the International Community have presented a united front in fighting the incessant attacks on educational institutions in the country and globally.

They have resolved to make schools safer and more conducive for teaching and learning.

This renewed commitment was made known in Abuja when the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc Sonny Echono, received a delegation comprising the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Knut Eiliv Lein; the United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), Country Representative, Peter Hawkins; among others.

The global community is concerned about the recent attacks on schools by bandits and the kidnapping of students for ransom in Nigeria.

Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, noted that the delegation was in Nigeria as a follow up to the preparations being made to host the 4th International Conference on Safe Schools Declaration, (SSD).

The Conference which is to hold in Nigeria from October, 25 to 27, 2021, is expected to draw participants from all over the world.

The Permanent Secretary revealed that preparations in top gear by the Ministry and other stakeholders to ensure that the Conference is successfully hosted in spite of COVID-19 challenges.

In his remarks, the Norwegian Ambassador who commended the arrangements being put in place by the country stated that his country is standing by to lend support towards the success of the Conference, said that as a co-host, Norway is concerned about the quarantining of foreign participants, (a Covid -19 protocol), security measures being put in place, as well as the venue.

The Ambassador who commended Nigeria on being the first African country to host the conference, enjoined her to inform Norway on areas it needs assistance.

The UNICEF country representative, Peter Hawkins said security was a major concern of his organization.
The Conference will focus on the best measures and strategies to make teaching and learning environments more conducive and safer.

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