The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with Jigawa State and 14 other Nigerian states to domesticate the Safe School Policy, amid increasing concerns over the safety of educational institutions in the country.
The initiative, aimed at protecting schools from attacks by non-state actors, was discussed during the inauguration of the Jigawa State Committee on Safe School in Dutse.
During his presentation, the Education Specialist at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Muttaka Muktar, highlighted the alarming number of school closures due to security challenges.
He added that attacks on schools have intensified in recent years, particularly in the North-East, where the abduction of students has become a recurring issue.
