It is time to make Safe Schools Initiative work, NAPTAN, NUT

Stakeholders are intensifying calls for the effective implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative as terrorists continue to target educational institutions. The National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) are leading the charge, emphasizing the urgent need for robust security measures.

Concerns are mounting over schools being perceived as "soft targets" for criminal activities, prompting renewed demands for action. Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NAPTAN, stressed the importance of making the initiative functional and effective.

Discussions around enhancing school security also include the potential role of state police forces. The push for these measures comes amid a backdrop of persistent security challenges, highlighting the critical need to protect students and educational infrastructure.