By correspondent in Ilorin.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of schools, teachers, and students amid growing security concerns.
The Corps is calling for enhanced collaboration between educational institutions, security agencies, and community leaders to address issues like kidnapping, cultism, and drug abuse in schools.
To advance this cause, the Ilorin West Division of the NSCDC held a one-day Security Summit on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, aimed at enhancing school safety and developing emergency response strategies.
The summit convened security experts, traditional leaders, and education stakeholders to discuss proactive measures for safeguarding learning environments.
“This programme is designed to boost our collective preparedness and ensure the safety of students, teachers, and host communities,’he said.
The Kwara State NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Muhammed, reaffirmed the Corps’ support for the Federal Government’s Safe School Initiative.
He underscored the importance of community involvement in intelligence gathering and early warning systems, stating, “The security of our children and their educational environment is a shared responsibility.
“Government agencies, schools, parents, and local communities must work together to ensure school safety,”he urged.
Traditional and academic leaders at the summit also stressed the importance of collaborative security efforts.
The Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Dr. Uthman Atolagbe, and Dr. Adekola Abdulazeez of Al-Hikmah University called on school administrators to implement stricter surveillance measures and adopt global best practices under the Safe Schools Declaration.
With greater vigilance and community engagement, stakeholders are confident that schools in Kwara and beyond can become safer for both students and teachers.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
