FIC Report (Anambra State) The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has officially kicked off a groundbreaking two-day training program for the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, Anambra State. This initiative, aimed at enhancing security in educational institutions across the state, is designed to address rising security threats and foster a safe learning environment for students and educators.
AIG Godwin Ndidi Aghaulor, representing the IGP, emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts in safeguarding schools stating his presence as an evidence of the collective will to support the Nigeria Police Force in promoting the Federal Government’s agenda for prioritising school protection across the nation.
Aghaulor commended Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for his unwavering commitment to enhancing educational security by fostering collaboration between security agencies and host communities thereby effectively reducing security threats.
Governor Soludo, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, praised the IGP for selecting Anambra as the first state for this vital training program. He reiterated that the initiative aligns with his administration’s vision for providing quality education and secure learning environments in Anambra State.
Additionally, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, highlighted that the establishment of the Schools Protection Squad would bolster the community’s confidence in law enforcement and protect lives and property. He urged community leaders, school principals, and relevant stakeholders to support the initiative for a conducive school environment.
The event featured a panel discussion led by Prof. Chigozie Nwafor from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, emphasising the theme: “Strengthening Security Resilience and Integration of Host Communities in the Protection of Education.” The discussion was attended by traditional rulers, representatives from sister security agencies, civil society organisations, and the media, marking a unified front in the push for safer educational institutions.
Ibeneme Maria Nkilimma
Senior Info and Pub Relations Officer
