By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
The Federal Government has commenced a three-day training on Safe School Response Coordination for security personnel in Jigawa State, reaffirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to protecting schools and children across Nigeria’s northern states.
Speaking in Dutse, AC Joseph A. Shuaibu, Head of Training at the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) under the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said the programme aims to strengthen participants’ capacity to create secure learning environments.
“This training is designed to enhance our officers’ skills, technology use, and collaborative efforts to address evolving risks,” Shuaibu noted. “It aligns with the Federal Government’s Safe Schools Declaration and NSCDC’s broader efforts to protect pupils, teachers, and school infrastructure.”
The initiative, organised in collaboration with development partners and sister security agencies, seeks to ensure uniform application of Safe Schools guidelines nationwide.
Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator for Save the Children International (SCI) in Jigawa, Mr. Joseph Apeh praised both federal and state governments for prioritising children’s welfare. He said the programme—supported by the European Union (EU)—underscores Nigeria’s commitment to the Safe Schools Declaration.
“Our goal is simple: schools must remain safe havens where children can learn in peace, free from threats or violence,” Apeh stated. “By training security personnel, we’re safeguarding the future.”
The training is part of ongoing efforts to shield educational institutions from bandit attacks, armed conflicts, and potential misuse by state or non-state actors.