Group harps on security measures as Taraba schools resume | Tellwell Newspaper
Tellwell Newspaper, Abuja – Nigeria:
From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
As schools resume for new academic year in Taraba amid rising insecurity, the Dephee Peace and Community Development Initiative (DPCDI), has called for more proactive security measures at public and private schools.
Mr Bulus Audu Daniel, DPCDI executive director made the call in Jalingo during an interaction with journalists.
He said his organization was concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the country and was particularly worried about the safety of students who are among soft targets of criminal elements.
Daniel noted that basic measures taken on time by all the stakeholders could make all the difference in ensuring the safety of students and their teachers, and urged that no efforts should be spares in that regards.
“We have watched with concern the deteriorating security situation in the country, especially where schools and commuters have become soft targets,” Daniel said.
“A stitch in time saves nine. It is therefore imperative that we take adequate measures to secure our children as they go back to school for this new academic year.
“Consequently, we call on government and other schools owners to at least ensure that there is a perimeter fence around every school. This will help control movements in and out of the school premises,” he said.
Although such measures have cost implication, no price is too high to pay on securing the lives of children who are the future of the society, said Daniel.
He proposed the provision of “well trained and armed security” personnel to man schools at all times.
“In the event that we can not depend on the conventional security agencies, the local vigilante could suffice.”
Daniel called on parents to collaborate with the schools management in ensuring they present specific persons to schools authourities for bringing and taking their children from school.
He frowned at the attitude of some parents who entrust their wards to others to convey them to school simply because such persons have children in the same school.
DPCDI, is a Non Governmental Organization that has has been at the forefront of campaigning for peace building initiatives and other community development programs in Taraba State.
