The United Nations has cautioned the Federal Government on planned reopening of schools.
The global body has thus called for the protection of students and teachers from continuous terrorist attacks amid ongoing efforts by the government to reopen schools during the COVID-19 crisis.
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UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, made this call, on Tuesday, in a statement marking the International Day to Protect Education from Attack 2020.
Kallon stated that ensuring the protection of teachers and students will raise confidence as schools which were closed due to pandemic-related crisis are now moving back to full actions.
According to him, “As state governments plan to reopen schools after prolonged closures, building a resilient education system to withstand future shocks should be included in pandemic response plans.
“Education is essential to helping crisis-affected communities in the North-east rebuild and recover. Attacks on schools are a direct attack on future generations. I call on all parties to the conflict to take all necessary measures to protect education and give learners a chance to build a brighter future,” Kallon said.
The UN representative further stressed that prioritising safety in schools for teachers and students is suggestive of the government’s commitment to protecting investments in the education sector.
While noting that millions of children have been affected by the atrocities of terrorists in the northeast, Kallon called for collective efforts in the fight against the insurgency in Nigeria.
