FG Reiterates Commitment To Providing Adequate Security In Schools

The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has advised the government of Ogun State to carry out the analysis of security threats and challenges confronting schools in the state in the bid to strengthen federal government’s efforts in addressing the problems
Mr Nwajiuba who made the call in Abeokuta during a visit to Governor Abiodun explained that the school based threats assessment initiative was part of the efforts of the federal government to strengthen security in all schools across the country.
The Minister pointed out measures were being put in place towards improving security architecture within and outside school campuses across the country, noting that he was in Ogun state to inspect federal government’s infrastructure in the education sector.
While acknowledging the efforts of the state in developing the education sector, Mr Nwajiuba said the ministry was planning to give federal awards to Faith Odunsi, an Ogun State indigene student, who emerged winner in the Global Open Mathematics Tournament.
Responding, Governor Dapo Abiodun who said his adminstration had placed high premium on education sector remarked that about 300 schools had been rehabilitated across the state.
The Governor gave the assurance that his adminstration would continue to collaborate with the federal ministry of education to boost development in the sector.

Bolanle Adesida