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Foundation seeks partnership to advance safe schools initiative
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An NGO, Lola Cater Foundation, has called for stronger collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support the National Safe Schools Project by promoting youth participation in school safety and civic engagement.
According to her, the proposed partnership will include sessions on safe schools, peacebuilding, national security, responsible citizenship, leadership and patriotism.
Also, the Commander, National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre, Dr Samuel Umanah, said school safety required the collective efforts of government, parents, teachers, communities, civil society organizations and youths.
”We commend the Lola Cater Foundation and we look forward to strengthening this collaboration to advance the National Safe Schools Project,” he said.
A 100-level medical student, Folarin Oluleye, proposed first aid training and Safe School Clubs, while an ICT student Mayowa Ogunnubi asked how technology could improve school security.