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In this blog post, we will be discussing the most important security topic in Nigeria which is based on a report.
it’s all about kidnapping,
The alarming issue of school children’s kidnappings in Nigeria has been highlighted in a recent report by Save the Children International (SCI).
The report, titled “Education Under Attack: Review and Analysis of Attack on Schools, Teachers, and Learners from the Kidnapping of the Chibok Girls, Borno, Nigeria in 2014,” provides a comprehensive overview of the dire situation faced by educational institutions in Nigeria over the past eight years.
So for a quick understanding of this, we’ve highlighted the core part of the report below.
Key Findings of the SCI’s Report – Detailed Info
Here, you will get to know what the SCI information is all about and its important details.
Let’s check it out.
- Total Kidnappings: Approximately 1,683 school children have been kidnapped across Nigeria from February 2014 to December 2022.
- Affected Teachers and Workers: About 60 teachers and other school workers were also kidnapped, with 14 fatalities reported.
- School Infrastructure: There were 25 school buildings destroyed during this period.
- Geographical Shift: Initially concentrated in the North East, kidnappings have spread to the North West and North Central Zones.
- State-Specific Impact: In Kaduna State alone, 28 schools have been attacked, with Kajuru Local Government Area witnessing attacks on 17 schools.
- Closure of Schools: In Katsina State, 99 schools were closed, affecting 30,870 learners.
- Recommendations: The SCI’s report calls for increased investment in safe schools and the implementation of the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD) across the country. It also recommends the closure of boarding facilities in communities without security posts to protect children from such incidents.
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For everything negative things that happen in Nigeria, we are always concerned about three major things. These are:
- How did it happen
- What will the Government say about it?
- What will they do?
Moreover, in the case of this report. Let’s read what they say about it.
Government Response
The Nigerian government has endorsed the SSD, a political commitment to protect children, teachers, and school facilities from attack and the use of school facilities during armed conflict.
However, despite these efforts, the report indicates that attacks on education remain a persistent challenge in Nigeria.
This situation underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts to ensure the safety of educational environments and to protect the right to education for all children in Nigeria.
Lastly, the report serves as a call to action for the government and international community to prioritize the security of schools and the well-being of students and educators.
That’s all. Stay Safe.
