On March 19, 2024, two Nigerian charities operating in the United Kingdom will present a report toOn March 19, 2024, two Nigerian charities operating in the United Kingdom will present a report to the UK Government and Parliament about the existing security conditions in Nigeria.
The Ibironke Adeagbo Foundation (IA-Foundation) and the International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJ), UK, will present it in the UK Parliament.
Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo, the CEO of IA-Foundation, stated in a telephone interview on Saturday in Abuja that the purpose of the study was to inform the UK government about the ongoing security problem in Nigeria.
Since 2014, a series of abductions have occurred, resulting in about 20.2 million children being removed from schools, causing disruptions in households, and forcing millions of people to abandon their agricultural activities.
Adeagbo stated that the paper, titled “Illiteracy and Insecurity: An Unholy Marriage,” examined and evaluated the connection between education and insecurity in all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“The education sector has been significantly affected, both directly and indirectly, by targeted attacks on schools and students, including kidnappings, killings, destruction of infrastructure, and instilling fear.”
She stated that the study will furthermore be delivered to Nigerian envoys and diplomats in the UK, with the intention of enhancing their understanding of the security concerns within their home country.
Adeagbo, who has been leading the efforts to address Nigeria’s issue of children not attending school, stated that the study was being given during a period when Nigeria and the UK had recently extended their Security and Defence Partnership Pact.
She stated that the report presentation coincided with the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the issues by appointing retired Gen. Ja’afar Isa as the Executive Director of the Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Commission.
Adeagbo stated that the government has commenced implementation of the suggestions put forth by the foundation regarding the most effective approach to addressing the situation of out-of-school children.
Mr. Ayo Adedoyin, the Chief Executive Officer of PSJ UK, stated that the research also examined the origins, trends, and consequences of the elevated degree of insecurity on the advancement of education at all levels in Nigeria.
the UK Government and Parliament about the existing security conditions in Nigeria.
The Ibironke Adeagbo Foundation (IA-Foundation) and the International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJ), UK, will present it in the UK Parliament.
Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo, the CEO of IA-Foundation, stated in a telephone interview on Saturday in Abuja that the purpose of the study was to inform the UK government about the ongoing security problem in Nigeria.
Since 2014, a series of abductions have occurred, resulting in about 20.2 million children being removed from schools, causing disruptions in households, and forcing millions of people to abandon their agricultural activities.
Adeagbo stated that the paper, titled “Illiteracy and Insecurity: An Unholy Marriage,” examined and evaluated the connection between education and insecurity in all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“The education sector has been significantly affected, both directly and indirectly, by targeted attacks on schools and students, including kidnappings, killings, destruction of infrastructure, and instilling fear.”
She stated that the study will furthermore be delivered to Nigerian envoys and diplomats in the UK, with the intention of enhancing their understanding of the security concerns within their home country.
Adeagbo, who has been leading the efforts to address Nigeria’s issue of children not attending school, stated that the study was being given during a period when Nigeria and the UK had recently extended their Security and Defence Partnership Pact.
She stated that the report presentation coincided with the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the issues by appointing retired Gen. Ja’afar Isa as the Executive Director of the Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Commission.
Adeagbo stated that the government has commenced implementation of the suggestions put forth by the foundation regarding the most effective approach to addressing the situation of out-of-school children.
Mr. Ayo Adedoyin, the Chief Executive Officer of PSJ UK, stated that the research also examined the origins, trends, and consequences of the elevated degree of insecurity on the advancement of education at all levels in Nigeria.
By Nnaemeka Odenigbo
