The federal government has urged principals of the 117 Federal Unity Colleges to adopt proactive security measures, strengthen emergency preparedness and protect uninterrupted learning amid growing security concerns across the country.
Key Highlights
- FG tells principals of 117 Federal Unity Colleges to adopt proactive security measures and protect uninterrupted learning.
- The charge was given at the 2026 annual general meeting of Principals of Federal Unity Colleges in Abuja.
- Principals were described as the chief security officers of their schools.
- The ministry called for better access control, early-warning systems and closer work with host communities and security agencies.
- Schools are to conduct at least two emergency drills every academic session.
Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, disclosed this in a statement posted on the ministry’s X handle on Tuesday, following the 2026 annual general meeting of Principals of Federal Unity Colleges in Abuja.
The Director overseeing the office of the permanent secretary at the ministry, Folake Olatunji-David, gave the charge at the meeting, which has the theme: “Nigerian Schools in the Midst of Insecurity: Building Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Learning Environments.”
Principals As Chief Security Officers
Olatunji-David described principals as the chief security officers of their respective institutions, urging them to move beyond reactive security arrangements and strengthen preventive measures to protect students and staff.
She called for improved access control, intelligence gathering, early-warning systems and stronger collaboration with host communities and security agencies to identify and address potential threats before they escalate.
The director also stressed the need for regular emergency drills, counselling services and psychosocial support for students, as well as alternative learning arrangements to ensure that education continues during security-related disruptions.
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Two Emergency Drills Every Session
Similarly, the Commander of the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre, Umanah Anedi, urged principals to review and update their institutional security plans.
He advised them to appoint and train safety focal persons and conduct at least two emergency drills during each academic session to improve preparedness and ensure effective responses to emergencies.
The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to protecting learners and educational institutions through stronger collaboration, improved security preparedness and greater institutional accountability.
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