The United Nations (UN) has raised concern following the worrying recent abductions of school children and teachers in Oyo and Borno States, resulting in the horrific killing of two educators.
Penpushing reports that the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, made this known, as he welcomes the United Nations(UN’s) productive engagement with the delegation of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre.
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator met the National Safe Schools delegation, led by Commandant, Dr Samuel Umanah, on Wednesday June 3,2026 in Abuja, to discuss the situation and express solidarity with the affected families, school authorities and communities at this distressing time.
Penpushing further reports that the statement said Fall is deeply saddened that these school children and their teachers are still being held by armed groups, stressing that schools must remain safe havens for learning and not places of fear, and that children should never be a target.
The United Nations (UN) emphasized that these incidents underscore the urgent need to strengthen the protection of children, educators and learning spaces, acknowledging the on-going efforts of the government and security agencies.
Penpushing also reports that he called on the authorities to do more to ensure the safe and swift return of all abducted school children and teachers, and that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The coordinator reaffirms the United Nations (UN’s) collective commitment to promoting safe, inclusive and violence-free learning environments, while ensuring the protection and upholding of children’s right to education in safety and dignity.
Penpushing reports that he called for full and diligent implementation of the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools, strengthened emergency response mechanisms, and an efficient data-driven approach to protecting schools and vulnerable children.
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