Federal Unity Colleges to Boost Security with Communities

The federal government has directed principals of Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria to enhance security partnerships with host communities, traditional rulers, youth organizations, and local stakeholders to improve intelligence-sharing and prevent attacks on schools. This directive was given by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Principals of Federal Unity Colleges held in Abuja.

The meeting's theme was “Nigerian Schools in the Midst of Insecurity: Building Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Learning Environments.” Ahmad emphasized that protecting schools from threats such as banditry and kidnapping requires collaboration beyond government policies. She urged principals to build functional relationships with their surrounding communities to facilitate local intelligence that can help prevent security threats.

Ahmad described principals as frontline commanders in securing schools, stating that their leadership is crucial for the success of security policies. Alhaji Shehu Dahiru, Chairman of Principals of Federal Unity Colleges, echoed the need for collective responsibility in school security.