Oyo Government Strengthens School Safety, Partners Security Agencies to Combat Violence
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding students’ lives through the establishment of a “Safe School Committee” and sustained collaboration with relevant security agencies to curb violence in schools.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honorable Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known while receiving the Safe School Civil Defence Team in his office.
Honorable Olayiwola emphasized that children are invaluable assets whose physical and mental well-being must be protected, particularly within the school environment.
He stressed that schools should remain safe spaces for learning and free from all forms of violence, hence the need to partner with security agencies.
Speaking earlier, the Team Leader of the Safe School Civil Defence Corps, Ogunyinka Micheal Rotimi, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing collaboration between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the State Ministry of Education.
He explained that the Safe School Team has been actively organizing security awareness programmes for students, as well as teaching and non-teaching staff, to reduce threats and violence within schools.
However, he called for increased government support and collaboration to enhance their effectiveness.
Oyo Government Strengthens School Safety, Partners Security Agencies to Combat Violence
Byadmin
Mar 24, 2026