Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, has said the Federal Government is working with security agencies to boost the security around campuses for the safety of students.
He stated this while speaking at the unveiling of the Renewed Hope Agenda for students on Thursday in Abuja.
He expressed concern over the reoccurring cases of kidnapping, saying the government is in talk with relevant agencies to bring an end to it and keep students safe.
According to him, his office was planning a security summit where heads of the various security agencies and school management would meet to map out strategies to secure the students.
He said, “The president is committed to the revival of education in the country. He is also committed to the welfare and safety of the Nigerian students. We have been speaking with the security agency to see how we can put an end to the kidnapping of students. There have also been meetings to see how security around our campuses can be improved. We will extend that by organising a security summit where Deans of Student Affairs and service chiefs will fashion out how best to secure schools. This administration is committed to the safety of Nigerian students. “
