By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Federal Government has directed principals of the 117 Federal Unity Colleges across the country to strengthen security measures, improve emergency preparedness and ensure uninterrupted learning amid growing security threats in schools.
The directive was given by the Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Folake Olatunji-David, at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Principals of Federal Unity Colleges held in Abuja.
The meeting, according to a statement released on the official X handle of the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, was themed, “Nigerian Schools in the Midst of Insecurity: Building Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Learning Environments.”
Olatunji-David described principals as the chief security officers of their respective institutions, stressing the need for them to take greater responsibility for safeguarding students, teachers and school facilities.
She urged the school administrators to strengthen access control, intelligence gathering and early-warning mechanisms while deepening collaboration with host communities and relevant security agencies to prevent security breaches.
The Ministry’s representative also emphasised the importance of regular emergency drills, counselling services and psychosocial support for students, alongside alternative learning arrangements to ensure continuity of education whenever security challenges disrupt normal academic activities.
Similarly, the Commander of the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre, ACG Umanah A. Anedi, called on principals to review and update their institutional security plans in line with emerging threats..
Anedi further urged the principals to appoint and adequately train safety focal persons in their schools, while ensuring that at least two emergency drills were conducted every academic session to test their preparedness and response capabilities.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting learners and educational institutions through enhanced collaboration among stakeholders, improved emergency response mechanisms and greater institutional accountability.
The government said the measures were aimed at building safer, more resilient and sustainable learning environments where students can pursue their education without fear of security threats.
