Protect schools against attack,Group urges Government



By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu 

The Nigerian Education in Emergencies Working group, a coordinator body of the United Nations and other partners providing support on education, is asking the Yobe state government to ensure safety of pupils and students ahead of school resumption.

The Coordinator of the group, Baba Shehu disclosed this at the commemoration of the International Day to protect Schools from Attacks in Damaturu the state capital.

The commemoration was organized in partnership with the Save the Children International" among other partners to provide pupils and students a conducive learning environment which is free from fear of attack or molestation during emergencies.

“It is a commemoration of the International day to protect education from attack which is a United Nations General Assembly declaration since 2020 to ensure even in the face of crisis and conflict access to education is continued”

“The theme for this year is "financing for the safety and security of schools". That is why we are commemorating the day through advocacy to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), he said.

The Programme Manager of Save the Children International, Iliya Joseph explained the aim of the commemoration was to bring the stakeholders together to have a commitment to protect schools from attack.

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education represented by the Permanent Secretary, Bukar Aji pledges government's support in ensuring schools safety.

“The safety and well-being of the students are the most important concern to parents, educators and policy makers worldwide.”  Creating a secured and safe learning environment is essential for the holistic development and they represent the fundamental commitment as safety is criteria commitment of learning”

“In Yobe state we have been providing safety to our schools in collaboration with our security agencies to enjoy conducive learning environment” he said

With this kind of advocacy and sensitization, it is believed the rampant attacks on schools would be reduced, especially when drastic measures are taken.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Yobe Gov't Signs N22.3bn Contract for Flyover Bridge,Underpass

Image
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Yobe State Government, has signed N22.3 billion contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art flyover bridge and underpass at the Damaturu Main Roundabout. This marks a significant milestone in the administration's commitment to infrastructural development. The Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Duddaye, signed the contract thursday on behalf of the Yobe State Government, while Engr. Habib Geojea signed on behalf of Messrs Triacta Nigeria Limited, the contracting firm. “It is pertinent to mention that the administration of His Excellency, Honourable Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, has placed significant emphasis and priority on major infrastructural development. This includes the construction of roads, bridges, drainages, and other civil engineering works,” said the Commissioner. “The flyover bridge and underpass at Damaturu Main Roundabout will cost N22.3 billion, with a completion period of 12 cale...
Read more

Buni attends Christmas Carol, pledges support for Christian fateful

Image
By Yusuf A Yusuf,Damaturu  Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has pledged to strengthen the peaceful co-existence among the Christians and Muslims in the state regardless of their religious background. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs and ethical reorientation, Yusuf Umar disclosed this at the second edition of the North East Unity Christmas Carol held at Damaturu the Yobe state capital. According to him, the both religions have co-existed peacefully in the state and pledged to sustain the tempo by carrying all along. “You can see how things are going on in Yobe state. Both Christians and Muslims we co-exist and that is from God, nobody can do it alone, we must come together to make sure we live in harmony and help each other” “We must also live in peace this time, that is how God want us.  All of us cannot be Muslims and all cannot be Christians.  I want to assure you that this coming Christmas will be a Christmas with...
Read more

9 Months After:5,029 Staff Fail to Submit Bio Data Forms in Yobe

Image
By Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu   A total of 5,029 out of 32,140 staff members in the Yobe State Government workforce have failed to submit their Bio Data forms nine months after the verification exercise in the state.   The Permanent Secretary of the Yobe State Public Service and Chairman of the Committee for the Generation of the Nominal Roll of Yobe State Civil Servants, Dr. Bukar Kilo, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the verification report to the State Head of Service, Alhaji Tonga Betara Bularafa.   He stated that 27,111 out of the 32,140 total workforce participated in the exercise, while 5,029 staff members failed to submit their Bio Data forms, raising concerns about the authenticity of the staff records.   To address this issue, the committee has proposed the establishment of a Verification Committee.  According to Dr. Kilo, "The Verification Committee will require all staff who failed to submit thei...
Read more