By Abdullahi Jalalludeen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf says his Administration has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of its schools, with stakeholders gathering for a forum on strengthening security resilience and integrating host communities in the protection of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this during the opening ceremony of stakeholders Forum on the security of schools in Kano State and the Training of the schools protection Squad,held at coronation hall, Government House Kano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Represented by the Commissioner for Education Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda, reassured stakeholders of his administration’s commitment to developing the educational sector in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said as Nigeria continues to face challenges in ensuring school safety, this forum marks a crucial step towards strengthening security resilience and promoting a safer learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle, National Coordinator of the Schools Prevention Squad, emphasized the importance of school security, stating that it is paramount to the current administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that the schools security protection Squad was initiated by the IGP with a view to address security challenges in primary,secondary and tertiary institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“In 2021 reports indicated between 2012 and 2016 over 600 teachers were killed in attacks, while over 19,000 were displaced”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his remarks the Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai, who commended the training as apt and geared towards enhancing adequate security in institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, represented by AIG Zone One Ahmad Ammani, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and security agencies to address insecurity in schools and institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The forum, themed “Strengthening Security Resilience and Integration of Host Communities in the Protection of Education,” brought together representatives from the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Army, and educational institutions, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was graced by heads of security agencies in Kano and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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