The Safe School Program in Benue State has been launched by the Benue State Police Command and the Benue State Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), with the help of important figures from the state’s educational system.
The event took place at Government Model Secondary School, High Level, and was graced by the presence of CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, as well as officials from the Ministry of Education, SUBEB, PCRC, school administrators, and students from both primary and secondary education.
The program’s overarching goal is to make schools and their surrounding areas safer places for students, faculty, and parents by increasing collaboration between local law enforcement, school communities, and other interested parties.
Spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Orchia Aondogwu, made the announcement on behalf of CP Cletus Nwandiogu, the state’s police commissioner.
CP Nwandiogu praised the PCRC’s initiative and said that ensuring the safety of schools is everyone’s job, including government agencies, school administrators, parents, and communities.
The plan came to fruition and the command was guaranteed of its sustained support by the tireless efforts of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which he duly acknowledged.
CP Nwandiogu emphasised the importance of everyone at the school being vigilant about safety and reporting any suspicious behaviour or concerns to the police or other relevant authorities without delay.
Their respective institutions’ commitment to supporting initiatives that promote safe and conducive learning environments across the state was expressed by the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Education (Mrs. Helen Nabativ and Bibian Tyoishi, respectively), who were representing the Honourable Commissioners for Education and SUBEB, respectively.
The PCRC, the Ministry of Education, SUBEB, school authorities, students, and pupils were all thanked by the Benue State Police Command for their involvement and assistance.
Schools and communities in Benue State will be safer and more secure thanks to the command’s renewed dedication to community policing relationships.