House Advocates Establishment Of Safe Schools Fund

The House of Representatives has recommended establishment of a dedicated fund specifically for school safety.

The Speaker House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas stated this during the resumption of Plenary after the Easter and Sallah break.

The speaker said the fund will support implementation of advanced security measures and training of security personnel and communities on strategies for protecting educational environments.

According to Dr. Abbas, the House will continue to dialogue with the security sector to identify Legislative gaps hindering operational effectiveness.

The House also recommended for the establishment of a joint task force dedicated to addressing illegal mining and mineral theft.

The Speaker said the 10th Assembly will continue to support the executive to improve the nation’s democratic and socioeconomic development.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji