Get Guardian on GoogleThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of schools, students, teachers and host communities across the state.
The State Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, gave the assurance at a Students’ Security Summit held at Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos.
The summit, organised by Amodu Nofisat, Head of Project/Operations, Redefined Goals Ltd, brought together students, school authorities, security agencies and other stakeholders to discuss safety challenges affecting educational institutions.
Keshinro, who was represented by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the NSCDC remained committed to equipping students and school authorities with the knowledge required to prevent security threats and protect lives and property.
He described school safety as a shared responsibility and stressed the need for students to understand basic security measures and avoid behaviour that could expose them to danger.
He said security education was particularly important in preventing students from falling victim to abuse and social vices capable of disrupting their education and future prospects.
The commandant identified some of the challenges confronting schools as bullying, sexual harassment, cultism, vandalism of school assets and infrastructure, and violent attacks.
He said the NSCDC would continue to support initiatives aimed at promoting security awareness and responsible behaviour among students.
The command said the initiative was designed to encourage students to become active participants in creating safer learning environments.
It advised students to remain vigilant, obey safety guidelines and promptly report suspicious activities or security threats to the appropriate authorities.
The command added that sustained collaboration among security agencies, school management, students, parents and host communities was essential to maintaining safe and conducive learning environments across Lagos.
At the summit, some students were named security ambassadors and are expected to promote positive values, responsible conduct and safety awareness among their peers.
Other organisations represented at the event included the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), CACCOV, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
