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Safe Schools Initiative
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Can the Education Ministry Succeed in Managing the Safe Schools Initiative?
As Nigeria shifts control of the Safe Schools Initiative from the Finance Ministry to the Ministry of Education, stakeholders question whether this change will effectively combat the rising threat of school abductions.
Senate launches investigation into management of Safe Schools Initiative funds
A Senate committee has begun probing the financial management of the Safe Schools Initiative, mandating that the government provide a full account of all funds and grants allocated to school security.
Senate Widens Safe Schools Investigation to Include Key Education and Humanitarian Agencies
The Nigerian Senate has broadened the scope of its investigation into the Safe Schools Initiative to include TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, and other key agencies, granting the committee three additional weeks to finalize its report.
Nigeria Police Force Endorses PCRC’s 10,000-Volunteer Safe Schools Campaign
The Nigeria Police Force has pledged support for the Police Community Relations Committee's new Safe Schools Initiative, which aims to deploy 10,000 volunteers to protect schools nationwide.
Gunmen Attack Kogi School, Seize Principal, Examiner, and Students
Gunmen kidnapped a school principal, a NECO official, and students in Kogi State, prompting a massive state-led rescue operation as stakeholders demand better protection for Nigerian schools.
NAPTAN and NUT Demand Urgent Action on Safe Schools Initiative
Educational bodies NAPTAN and NUT are demanding the immediate and effective enforcement of the Safe Schools Initiative to stop the persistent threat of kidnappings and violence against students.
Senate Launches Investigation into Safe Schools Initiative Failures
The Nigerian Senate is investigating the Safe Schools Initiative due to allegations of financial mismanagement and the failure of the program to curb school kidnappings despite N144 billion in funding.
Uncovering the Fate of N144 Billion Allocated for School Safety
Six months after the Senate began an inquiry into the N144 billion Safe Schools Initiative, questions remain regarding how funds were spent while school kidnappings persist.