Wife of the Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, says ensuring the safety of schools and pupils is paramount because the institutions serve as hub for learning, growth and empowerment for children.

 The governor’s wife stated this in Katsina at the inauguration of three-day training for teachers and pupils on safe school declaration, basic first aid and evacuation techniques.

The training was organised by the governor’s wife’s pet project, Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative in collaboration with the state’s ministry of basic and secondary education, and the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment.  

According to the governor’s wife, the training marks a pivotal moment in their commitment to fostering a secure and conducive learning environment for children in the state.

 She explained that the training underscored their administration’s unwavering dedication to preparedness and proactive measures in safeguarding the educational institutions.

 Mrs Radda added that in an ever-changing world, it became necessary to equip teachers and pupils with vital skills and knowledge to help them overcome potential challenges and emergencies.

 “Through this training, our educators will acquire vital skills to recognise and respond effectively to emergencies. Our pupils will be empowered with the know-how to act swiftly and confidently during unforeseen circumstances.

 “The collaboration has symbolised the strength of partnerships in driving positive change. Together we reaffirm our collective commitment to the welfare and safety of our educational institutions,” she stated.  

She also urged the participants to actively share experiences and embrace the opportunity to enhance their preparedness towards contributing to the creation of safer school environments.

 Mrs Radda also reiterated that her pet project had a keen interest in education, health and climate change in assisting the less privileged, physically challenged, as well as women and children.

Earlier, the state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Hadiza Yar’adua, expressed confidence that the organisers had put everything in place to ensure a pragmatic learning experience.

She also expressed hope that at the end of the training, participants would have a practical knowledge of the four basic first aid; mainly awareness, assessment, action and aftercare.

She further stated that the participants would also have knowledge of the five stages of evacuation – prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Also, the AGILE Coordinator in the state, Mr Mustapha Shehu, said at the end of the training about 30,000 participants would have been trained.

(NAN)