Women Lawyers Demand Action Against School Attacks in Nigeria

Women lawyers, represented by Eliana Martin, expressed significant concern regarding the recurrent attacks on schools in Nigeria during a press conference ahead of the FIDA Nigeria's second quarter national executive council meeting. They highlighted a troubling pattern of insecurity, particularly the abduction of schoolchildren, which poses a grave danger to children's rights to education.

Recent incidents included the abduction of 39 pupils and seven teachers in Oyo State on May 15, and at least 42 pupils in Borno State, with many victims still in captivity. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has acknowledged the situation, which has raised fears among families regarding the safety of their children.

FIDA Nigeria called on federal and state governments, as well as security agencies, to strengthen security around schools and ensure the safe recovery of abducted children. The organization also urged the full implementation of laws protecting women and children against violence and abuse.