The Borno State Government has sought firm security guarantees from the military and community stakeholders ahead of plans to reopen seven schools shut down due to insecurity in Askira-Uba and Chibok Local Government Areas.
The State Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, made the request during a stakeholder engagement in the two local government areas.
Wakilbe said the safety of pupils, students and teachers remained non-negotiable, stressing the need for adequate security arrangements before the affected schools resume academic activities.
The commissioner held discussions with commanders of the 28 Task Force Brigade, Chibok, and 115 Task Force Battalion, Askira-Uba, who pledged the military’s commitment to securing the schools and their host communities.
