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20/10/2024

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25/12/2023

SAFE SCHOOLS: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE INAUGURATED FOR NSSRCC, AS NSCDC CG TASKS EXPERTS ON SUPPORT.

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has called on members and stakeholders at the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) to provide expert support to the centre for effective implementation and success of the Safe Schools Programme.

The CG made this call during the inauguration of a 21-member Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja.

Dr Audi stated that the safe schools programme has become necessary considering the importance of education on human capital development and the overall national development, thus making it expedient for government to deploy extraordinary measures to tackle the spate of attacks on school facilities in Nigeria.

"The national plan on safe schools was put in place to facilitate the prevention of attacks and effective protection of schools and host communities from violence and attacks.

"Therefore, support to the centre by those with expertise as carefully selected to serve on this committee will result in the success of the programme and safety of schools children", the Corps helmsman said.

He reiterated that the inauguration of the Technical Advisory Committee is in compliance with Section 8, Sub-Section II of the SOP which provides that in order to ensure effective and efficient administration of the programme, "the CG shall appoint and request for representation from relevant stakeholders, a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to provide compass and direction to the NSSRCC".

Speaking in an address of welcome, Commander of the centre, Dr Tersoo Shaapera PhD explained that NSCDC has been made the lead agency with the mandate to host the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC).

He added that the inauguration of TAC is of compelling necessity to gain and use the knowledge, expertise and experience of every agency represented in the committee to the advantage of the center.

He corrected the misconception that the Corps is in conflict with any sister agency or stakeholders in the implementation of national plan on safe schools, explaining that the national document on implementation of the Safe Schools Programme, clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of every agency.

Members of the committee were drawn from government security agencies, Federal ministries and other critical stakeholders which includes representatives of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector General of Police (IGP), Director General, Department of State Security (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ministries of Education, Defence, Finance, Budget and National Planning.

Other stakeholders represented in the committee are the Governors Forum, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) NAPTIP, Ministries of Justice, Interior, Humanitarian Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Independent Consultants and the NSCDC CG as the chairman.

The representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff, National Security Adviser, Ministries of Defence, Education, Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria Governors Forum and Save the Children, in their goodwill messages, congratulated the Corps for the inauguration and assured of support in the implementation of the safe Schools Programme.

25/12/2023

The Commandant General played host to the technical working committee on National Schools Security, at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja, the Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, appreciated the team for their support, commitment and synergy with sister agencies towards ensuring that schools in Nigeria are secured.

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

25/12/2023

SAFE SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS AND FACILITATORS WORKSHOP WITH THE THEME: BUILDING CAPACITIES FOR INSTRUCTORS

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

18/09/2023

NSCDC BOSS CHARGES SAFE SCHOOL RESPONSE TEAM.
....AS BENUE GOVERNOR DONATES SAFE SCHOOL RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTRE IN MAKURDI*

History was remarkably made at the closing ceremony of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) Capacity Building Programme For Safe Schools Response Team, tagged: *EXERCISE SAFE SCHOOLS 2023*

The well attended ceremony at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Square in Makurdi had in attendance as the chief host the Executive Governor of Benue State Rev Fr.Dr.Hyacinth Lormen Alia and the Commandant General Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni,OFR.

The Commandant General in his well explicitly delivered remarks x-rayed the dimensional complexities and challenges schools nation wide are exposed to as the main reason behind the setting up of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

"To avert cases of attacks and violence in Schools in the Country, the tasks ahead of the Centre is enomous and therefore requires effective synergy and collaboration"

He commended the Government of Benue State for providing the enabling environment for the success of the training and promised the determination of the NSCDC in discharging her core mandate and response to other changing security dynamics in the country.

In his remarks, the Chief host, His Excellency the Executive Governor of Benue State Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormen Alia commended the Commandant General Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni,OFR for choosing Benue State as the host of the laudable training exercise for North Central Nigeria.

The Governor opined " there are key roles you can play to avert crisis and gang violence, so our children can seat in the classroom and learn without anxiety"

His Excellency thereafter promised the support of the Benue State Government in providing the needed support for the Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre and donated promptly a centre to be domicile in Makurdi.

Earlier in his keynote address, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation represented by Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi, Permanent Secretary Special Services Office at the Presidency Abuja, emphatically expressed the commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria in steaming and curbing the issues of insecurity around Nigerian Schools.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation further said "you will correspondly empower teachers and others within the School community with the appropriate skills to respond to emergencies".

The garment of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre is anchored on Government determination to provide safe conducive environment for learning, he therefore promised Government resolve to provide security agencies the needed Technological know how to curb insecurity around Schools in Nigeria.

Providing an overview of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre, Commander of the Centre, *CSC TERSOO SHAAPERA, PhD* said this is a coordinated response by all stakeholders in stopping arising insecurity around Schools in Nigeria, by deploying multi sectoral initiatives and coordination where the security agencies, Government, schools, teachers and even the students are involved.

He posited further that the NSSRCC was established following the submission of the Schools vulnerability survey by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Signed:

CSC BABAWALE AFOLABI
Corps Public Relations Officer
NSCDC NHQ, Abuja.

16/09/2023

MY SPEECH AT THE GRAND FINALE AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME FOR SAFE SCHOOL RESPONSE TEAM IN THE NORTH CENTRAL AND TARABA STATE TAGGED: EXERCISE SAFE SCHOOL 2023

04/08/2023

SAFE SCHOOLS: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE INAUGURATED FOR NSSRCC, AS NSCDC CG TASKS EXPERTS ON SUPPORT.

22/07/2023

SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM: NSCDC SET TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION.

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has expressed willingness to work collaboratively with local and international partners to enhance effective and successful implementation of the Safe Schools programme in Nigeria.

The CG stated this during a working visit of the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns Impact, Accountability and Learning, Save the Children Ankara Turkey, Mr Vahit Kutluer, to the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC), at the NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja.

Represented by the Commander of the Centre, CSC Tersoo Shaapera, PhD, the CG said he was delighted with the contributions of Save the Children International (SCI) for its role in sponsoring efforts aimed at protecting children globally and stressed that the centre welcomes partnership from local and international stakeholders like the SCI.

"With the establishment of the centre, schools have been securitised, thus placing high premium on the protection of students, teachers, workers and communities", the CG said.

He announced the determination of the Corps to synergise with other security agencies and critical stakeholders in ensuring maximum success of the programme.

The CG explained that, prior to the implementation of the Safe Schools programme, a national vulnerability survey was carried out by the NSCDC on schools in the country, which provided background for implementation and official launch of the centre on July 13, 2023.

According to him, the centre was established to be proactive rather than being reactive in its operations and so far, over 37 attacks have been prevented on schools across the country.

The Head of Advocacy and Campaigns Impact, Accountability and Learning from Save the Children Ankara Turkey, Vahit Kutluer, in his speech, explained that the visit to the NSSRCC provided him an opportunity to ascertain areas of possible collaboration with the centre.

He expressed delight with the information gathered at centre and assured that Save the Children International (SCI) could support the centre in areas of need, having understudied the implementation of Safe Schools Declaration in Nigeria.

Similarly, Mr Believe O. Eke, an education specialist, Safe School (UNICEF), who was part of the delegation, remarked that he was pleased with his experience at the centre, noting that UNICEF will also collaborate with the centre to harmonise its work with the Ministry of Education.

The Education Specialist extended invitation to the centre to participate in the forthcoming seminar organised at the instance of United Nations in Abuja, to provide the global body the opportunity to underscore the implementation of the safe schools program so far.

Also in the entourage was Mr Badar Musa of Save the Children International, Nigeria office, a leading global independent organization working for the rights and welfare of children for over 10 decades.

Signed:

CC OLUSOLA ODUMOSU
Director, Public Relations,
NSCDC NHQ, ABUJA.

07/05/2023

NSCDC BOSS ADVOCATES SUSTENANCE OF WESTERN EDUCATION AS NORWAY SAFE SCHOOL TEAM VISITS NIGERIA'S RESPONSE CENTRE

The Commandant General (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, advocates the sustenance of western education in Nigeria as a panacea to growth and development.

He made the advocacy while playing host to the Norwagian Safe Schools team, led by the Senior Adviser, Save the children Norway, Mrs Samar Albarghouthi at the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Center (NSSRCC), domiciled at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja.

Dr Audi who was represented by the Deputy Commandant General (DCG) in charge of Administration, Zakari Ningi, fdc, said that, there is need for collaborations and support to ensure the security of schools and students despite the security challenges in the country.

“No meaningful development can take place where there is insecurity, hence the need for the establishment of the center.

“All the major stakeholders in the safe school programme in Nigeria are working together to represent their respective stakes and ensure the safety of students and teachers,” he said .

The CG intimated that a vulnerability survey conducted by the Corps in 2021 revealed that, over 58,967 schools were without perimeter fencing or presence of any security apparatus.

He informed that the need to sustain education and ensure a conducive environment, necessitated the birth of the center wherein all major stakeholders in the safe school programme in Nigeria are working together in ensuring the safety of learners and teachers.

The Senior Adviser, Norway Safe school, Mrs Samar Albarghouthi pledges support to the center, promising to provide capacity building and mentorship programmes to aid Nigeria’s Safe School Initiative agenda.

Albarghouthi applauded the activities and giant strides achieved by the center and all stakeholders within its short time of existence.

“The establishment here is one of the best in the world which should be replicated locally and globally,” she said.

In the same vein, the NSCDC Commander of the Center, Dr Tersoo Shaapera, reiterated that so much efforts have been put in by major stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the center under the president Buhari's administration.

He stated that the key objective of the center is to promote proactive intelligence for enhanced prevention of attacks on schools through commitment and practice, as prevention is better than cure.

24/03/2023

SAFE SCHOOLS FOR ALL

Another history has been written as stakeholders in safe schools project validated a draft SOP to guide the operations of the NATIONAL SAFE SCHOOLS RESPONSE COORDINATION CENTRE (NSSRCC)

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