Stakeholders urged governments at all levels to take urgent action against attacks, abductions and violence affecting schools across the country.
Education stakeholders on Wednesday raised concerns over the growing insecurity affecting schools across Nigeria, calling on governments at all levels to urgently strengthen protection for students and teachers.
The concerns were centred on increasing incidents of attacks, abductions and violence targeting schools and learning communities in different parts of the country.
Stakeholders warned that the persistent threats facing schools are gradually deepening anxiety around access to education, particularly in vulnerable communities already struggling with security challenges.
The renewed calls come amid continuing reports of kidnappings and violent attacks linked to educational institutions, developments that have repeatedly disrupted academic activities and forced some schools to suspend operations in affected areas.
Beyond the immediate security implications, the situation continues to place broader attention on the stability of Nigeria’s education environment and the long-term impact prolonged insecurity could have on teaching and learning conditions nationwide.
The stakeholders urged federal, state and local governments to take coordinated and urgent steps aimed at protecting schools, teachers and students from further attacks and abductions.
Their position reflects growing pressure on authorities to address school safety not only as a security issue, but also as a critical requirement for sustaining educational access across the country.