The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding schools against attacks and ensuring that no child is denied access to education.
Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Yola during an advocacy road walk organised by the Education in Emergencies Working Group to mark the International Day for the Protection of Education from Attack.
Farauta said the government is determined to tackle any form of education crisis in the state, stressing that “no child will be left behind as far as education is concerned.”
She explained that the state is working closely with stakeholders to expand access, noting that new schools are being constructed while existing ones are undergoing renovation to give education a facelift.
“The government has listened to the concerns raised today, and I assure you that your demands will be attended to,” she added.
In his remarks, Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Umar Garba-Pella, lamented the destruction of schools by insurgents.
He urged parents to ensure their children have access to education, describing the advocacy as “a campaign against attacks on education, which is an attack on the future of our younger generation.”
Earlier, a message to government was delivered by Joel Joseph, a pupil of EYN Jimeta Primary School, who appealed for stronger measures to protect learning centres across the state.
Joseph called for more investment in repairing damaged schools, supporting teachers and learners, and enforcing the National Policy on Safe Schools.
“When schools are safe, children can dream again. We can learn, we can play, and we can build a future that is brighter for Adamawa and for Nigeria,” he said.
