By Felix Khanoba
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have joined forces to enhance school security, particularly in high-risk areas, while promoting equal educational opportunities for children across Nigeria.
During a meeting in Abuja, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, discussed key strategies aimed at bolstering both education access and security nationwide.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. David Apeh, emphasized the importance of collaboration between UBEC and ONSA in safeguarding schools and improving access to quality education.
The statement reads in part: “This collaboration underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive learning environment as part of its broader agenda to strengthen the nation’s educational framework.”
Aisha Garba reaffirmed her commitment to working with key stakeholders to dismantle obstacles to education and create inclusive learning opportunities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
She stated: “My goal is to deliver on this mandate which includes strengthening collaboration, partnerships and institutional learning for effective service delivery.
“Together, we will work to increase access, improve quality, provide conducive and safe learning environments, supply adequate teaching and learning materials, and adopt the concept of ‘best fit’ in addressing specific basic education challenges, state by state and region by region.”
