The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Katsina State has renewed commitment with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education towards enhancing safety and security of schools across the state.

The state Commandant of the NSCDC, Abbas Moriki, who made this known on Friday during a courtesy visit to the ministry, said the visit was to strengthen their existing synergy.

Mr Moriki stressed that collaboration among critical stakeholders remained vital in addressing prevailing security challenges.

He noted that with the current security situation, sustained engagement among relevant agencies was key to protecting students, teachers and school infrastructure.

He said, “Synergy and collaboration between the NSCDC and the ministry of education are essential to ensuring the safety of our schools and the future of our children.”

Responding, the Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Suleiman-Jibia, described the visit as timely, underscoring the importance of inter-agency cooperation in securing learning environments.

He commended the NSCDC for its role in safeguarding students and school facilities, describing the corps as a critical stakeholder in the education sector.

Mr Suleiman-Jibia reiterated the state government’s commitment to the safety of schools and noted ongoing efforts to domesticate the National Safe Schools Programme to further strengthen security measures.

The commissioner also assured of continued collaboration with the NSCDC and other stakeholders to sustain peace and safety in schools.

The NSCDC commandant also monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at various centres across the state.

Distributing advanced operationalgadgets and equipment to operatives on duty, Mr Moriki commended the smooth conduct of the examination and called for sustained vigilance. 

(NAN)