A group of students from the School of Media and Communication at the Pan-Atlantic University have embarked on an outreach programme to schools in the Ibeju-Lekki area, raising awareness about the dangers of bullying in secondary schools and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion among young learners.

The campaign is part of the students’ broader commitment to fostering positive change within their local communities.

During their visits to various primary and secondary schools, the MSc students engaged students and teachers in interactive sessions, shedding light on the psychological, emotional, and social effects of bullying.

“Our goal is to create safe spaces for children to learn and grow without fear,” said one of the students when commenting on the objective of the campaign. “Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects not just the victims but the entire school environment.

Through this campaign, we hope to inspire conversations and actions that will lead to lasting change.”
The outreach included describing scenarios to help students identify bullying behaviours, sharing stories from victims who have overcome their experiences, and the distribution of informative materials on how to prevent and report bullying.

There has been an increased number of casualties from bullying in secondary schools over the past few years creating an increased need for campaigns like this. Local school administrators in the region lauded the initiative. “This campaign is timely and impactful. It’s lovely that the students are hearing these from outsiders” a principal at one of the schools visited commented after the session at the school.

The Pan-Atlantic University students pledged to sustain their efforts through follow-up programmes and partnerships with local authorities, ensuring that the message of anti-bullying resonates beyond the campaign. The initiative has been widely praised as a vital step toward nurturing a more empathetic and respectful generation.