The National security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has assured that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will prioritise safety of students and schools in the country.
Ribadu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a Strategic Forum on achieving Safer Schools organised by the Nigeria Police Force.
The programme, themed, ‘Imperative for a safer teaching and learning environment for the future of Nigeria’s national development: the need for national collective action’.
It was aimed at strengthening synergy amongst security agencies towards tackling the myriads of security challenges including mass kidnapping in schools within the country.
At the Forum, Ribadu said, “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.
“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.”
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