Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kebbi State strongly condemned the recent kidnapping of schoolgirls, calling it a calculated effort to destabilize regional education.
During a Monday press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, coalition chairman Ibrahim Ngaski stated that the November 17 attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, resulting in the abduction of 25 students, jeopardizes children’s safety and prospects.
Ngaski asserted, “This action directly assaults our children’s safety, education, and future. Education is a basic right; no child should fear seeking knowledge.”
He urged officials to ramp up rescue missions and enhance security near schools and communities.
Ngaski further proposed moving boarding schools located in isolated or dangerous spots, engaging local leaders for discussions on prevention and resilience, and offering immediate mental health aid to the victims’ families.
He stressed the necessity of fully executing the Safe Schools Initiative, mentioning that Kebbi State had received funding through the World Bank’s AGILE Project.
He also advocated for collaboration with nearby states—Sokoto, Zamfara, and Niger—for intelligence sharing and protection against assaults.
Ngaski wrapped up by asking the media, parents, and educators to stay alert and assist security forces. He concluded, “We must stand together to denounce violence and protect every child’s right to live and learn safely.”
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