FG intensifies anti-bullying campaign, urges students to speak out

… moves to strengthen safe school initiative

The federal government has intensified its campaign against bullying in schools, urging students to report incidents without fear and reaffirming its commitment to creating safer learning environments across the country.

As part of the renewed effort, the government is also strengthening its Safe School Initiative to protect students, promote their well-being, and foster a culture of respect and accountability in educational institutions.

The renewed commitment was reinforced during a sensitisation workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The initiative supports the vision of Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, to strengthen school safety, promote students’ well-being and ensure secure learning environments nationwide.

Aisha Garba, UBEC executive secretary, represented by Olajuwon Akinyemi, UBEC deputy executive secretary, speaking at the event, urged students to embrace the campaign message, “If you see something, say something,” encouraging victims and witnesses to report bullying without fear.

The ministry noted that sustained awareness campaigns and stronger implementation of the National Policy on Anti-Bullying have already contributed to a decline in reported bullying cases across schools.

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The federal government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening stakeholder collaboration, improving reporting mechanisms and ensuring effective implementation of anti-bullying measures to protect learners and promote safe, inclusive and learner-friendly schools in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Education in a statement emphasised that the federal government is commitment to eliminating bullying in schools by intensifying the implementation of the National Policy on Anti-Bullying to ensure every Nigerian child learns in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.