Following the unabated security incidences that seem to linger in Nigeria, the House of Representatives are calling for the incorporation of security education as a subject in the Primary and Secondary Schools Curriculum to teach children some basic security tips.. Accordingly, the lawmakers have since mandated its Committee on Basic Education and Services to ensure implementation of the idea soon.
These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Omirin Emmanuel Olusanyo, titled, “Need to Incorporate Security Education as Core Subject in Nigeria’s Primary and Secondary School Curriculum” .
The lawmakers opined that the importance of Security Education for fostering knowledge and preparedness, for the up-coming generation will enable individuals to understand potential threats and take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their assets against such dangers.
They further argued that security education also prepares students for contemporary challenges in our contemporary world as security crises is everywhere, ranging from economic, political, social, and environmental threats.
Explaining, the house expressed that Security Education equips students with every necessary skills to direct the various contemporary security challenges, including economic, political, social, and environmental threats.
Recalling the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, report that reported since 2018, over 30 schools have been attacked, resulting in at least 2,295 teacher deaths and over 1,000 child abductions in Nigeria.
The House expressed worry that the recurrent attacks and threats against Nigerian educational institutions, teachers, and pupils are hurting educational quality and enrolment, as teacher turnover and perpetuating a culture of impunity will continue to discourage the stakeholders in education.
The lawmakers noted that they are aware that due to the escalating insecurity in the country, it has become imperative for children to learn defence mechanisms, and master first aid principles and emergency handling skills to make them prepared for future.