First Lady calls for education, schools protection

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective efforts to protect education and safeguard schools across the country, describing it as essential to securing Nigeria’s future.

Mrs Tinubu, an educator and former teacher, made the call on Tuesday in her message commemorating the 2025 International Day to Protect Education from Attack.

Our correspondent reports that this year’s observance has the theme: “Challenging Narratives, Reshaping Action.”

According to the First Lady, the theme is a clarion call to move beyond rhetoric and take bold, decisive steps to ensure the safety of learners, teachers, and educational institutions nationwide.

“The theme calls us to move beyond words and take stronger action to safeguard education,” she said.

Mrs Tinubu emphasised that education must never be compromised, adding that a society that failed protect its schools risked undermining its own future.

“Education is the foundation of hope, and safeguarding it means securing our future.

“I appreciate organisations such as UNICEF, UNESCO, and the Education Above All Foundation for their efforts in advancing child education globally, ” she said.

While commending the effort of the security agencies, the first lady, however, implored them to do more in protecting the schools.

“In Nigeria, our security agencies are doing their best, but protecting schools must remain a shared national priority.”