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SCI Praises Nigeria’s Commitment to Safety at Schools
SCI Praises Nigeria’s Commitment to Safety at Schools
By: Michael Mike
A global independent leading organisation working for the rights and welfare of children over 100 years, known as Save the Children International (SCI), has appreciated government’s commitment in the protection of schools in Nigeria and pledged its support to guarantee conducive and safe learning environment for children in the country.
Mavis Bondrik and Pedro Melo of the Save the Children Norway, who spoke during a courtesy visit on the Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi said they were impressed with what they saw at National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre, hosted by the Corps.
The duo who were received by the Commandant General at the centre said, “we are impressed and very grateful. We appreciate government’s commitment and we are willing to support the centre in any capacity building training.”
According to them, their walking visit to the centre had reinforced their beliefs in the information they got on the NSSRCC and government’s willingness and support.
Responding, the Commandant General thanked Musa Badar of the Save the Children Nigeria office for his support and guide which led to the visit by two of his colleagues from the Save the Children Norway office.
He appreciated the federal government for its determination in the implementation of safe Schools Project demonstrated through funding and promised that the Corps as a lead agency in the protection of critical national assets and Infrastructure will not leave any stone unturned for the success of the project.
Audi assured that the Corps values support from collaborators as well and specifically promised that any support received from SCI will be properly harnessed to enable the centre deliver on its objective of creating safer schools in Nigeria.
The Commandant General said that all supports will be judiciously used, adding that his administration which is determined to carryout the mandate of the Corps is working in synergy with other sister agencies to ensure security of schools and host communities.
The NSCDC helmsman who hosted the duo in the presence of 92 participants mainly instructors during their training workshop with the theme, “building capacities for safe schools instructors” charged them to go back and impact positively on their lieutenants towards success of the safe Schools Project.
He reminded them to adopt the strategy of collaboration, cooperation and coordination as they perform their field work.
In an address of welcome, Commander of the centre, CSC Tersoo Shaapera, PhD, said the centre which was established on 13th February, 2023, signified the full and official implementation of the Safe Schools Project in Nigeria.
The Commander highlighted some of the functions of the centre to include receive complaints and refer for appropriate interventions and respond to distress calls from schools through deployment of kinetic and non-kinetic measures and engage services of military and state security, and joint task force already operating among others.
SCI Praises Nigeria’s Commitment to Safety at Schools
Southern Borno: Zulum Spends Night in Uba, Condoles Communities in Warebe and Uba
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has continued his tour of southern Borno following recent attacks in parts of Gwoza and Askira-Uba Local Government Areas. The Governor spent the night in Uba and paid condolence visits to affected communities in Warebe and Uba.
During the visit, Zulum acknowledged and commended the efforts of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters for their unwavering commitment to protecting their communities despite ongoing security challenges.
The Governor also inspected the ongoing construction of the Uba General Hospital and the Emir’s Palace, where he expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and encouraged the contractor to maintain the standard. He further directed the Ministry of Health to conclude arrangements for deploying doctors and nurses ahead of the hospital’s completion.
Similarly, Zulum visited Lassa General Hospital, several schools, and Uvu community area in Askira-Uba, where he assessed ongoing projects and assured residents of the government’s commitment to improving healthcare, education, and community security.
Additionally, the Governor approved the rehabilitation of Central Secondary School, Uba, as part of efforts to strengthen education infrastructure in the region.
Southern Borno: Zulum Spends Night in Uba, Condoles Communities in Warebe and Uba
Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum has said that he has spent about N100b cumulatively in 2025 to improve security in the state.
He made the revelation recently when
visited the Emir of Uba Ali Ibn Mamza at his Palace.
The Governor noted that the visit aims at assessing the current security situation in Askira/Uba council area of the state and its environs and preparing to step up where there are obvious challenges in the security architecture.
The Governor however acknowledged that he is aware that the lingering insecurity situation actually scares road contractors who have been hired to construct road networks in and around the communities.
He nonetheless assured the Monarch and residents of more road constructions in the near future with a proposal for the establishment of a tertiary institution a computer training institution and more.
” I am on a tour most especially to asses the security situation in this area of the state. I will meet with the security agents to make sure we have greater input in the security in Askira/Uba.
” Security is important without it, peace cannot be guaranteed. I have plans to construct roads but the problem is no contractor will want to come down here and work.
“That’s why I will be establishing a quarry in Gworza which will be backed by the purchase of 100 trucks so that our road maintenance agency can construct roads easily.
“On higher institution I assure you, i will build a higher institution before I leave office. I will also build a Computer Institute, Jamb training center and a tertiary institution in Uba. We have a lot of plans for education, health and more. We spent a lot to make we put structures on ground”.
Responding the Emir of Uba Alhaji Ali Ibn Samaila (ii) said “You’ve done a lot for us with many projects. If not for you we will be suffering.
“If the Constitution was amenable we would want you to continue with the good works. May God bless you”.
Tragedy struck the council area recently when about 13 female farmers were abducted in Askira Uba. While residents lamented their plight, one escaped back home leaving 12 others in the Sambisa who were later rescued by hunters.
Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
Cross River: Army foils abduction, rescues victims from suspected sea pirates
By: Zagazola Makama
Four passengers abducted by suspected sea pirates on the waterways between Nigeria and Cameroon have been rescued unharmed by the Nigerian Army, security sources confirmed.
The incident occurred on 2 December 2025 when Ebuka Clinton, Alice David Albino, Usin Divine, and another passenger boarded a commercial speed boat from Ikang Beach, Bakassi, to Isanghele Fishing Pond in Cameroon.
They were intercepted and taken hostage by suspected sea pirates to an unknown location on the waterways.
On spotting a Nigerian Army patrol boat, the assailants fired sporadically and abandoned the victims in their attempt to escape to the Cameroonian creeks using another speed boat.
One of the victims, Blessing Bassey Edem of Ikang, sustained a bullet injury on her right buttock. She and the other passengers were later rescued and conveyed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for treatment, where they are reported to be responding to medical attention.
Authorities are monitoring the waterways to prevent further abduction attempts.
Cross River: Army foils abduction, rescues victims from suspected sea pirates
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