Government of Niger and UNICEF reveal report detailing the influence of insecurity on educational institutions in Niger
In a significant development, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Niger State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education have jointly unveiled a report detailing the impact of insecurity on education in the state. The report, presented by Mr Saviour Kolo, a Consultant from Oxford, was unveiled on Wednesday in Minna.
The report reveals that insecurity has had a profound impact on access to quality learning in the state. According to the findings, a total of 114 schools were shut down due to insecurity, with 29 re-opened as of now. Out of the 45 schools that were closed, 33 have been reopened, leaving 12 yet to resume operations.
Banditry and kidnapping have been identified as the most prevalent forms of insecurity in the state, with over 370 incidents reported between 2020 and 2025. The key findings of the report also showed that 27 learners and 4 staff were abducted, while one learner was tragically killed during this period.
The report offers evidence-based insights into the human, social, and economic consequences of ongoing insecurity. It recommends several measures to address this issue. These include upgrading infrastructure in schools, setting up an early warning system, training teachers and older students in emergency response, and supporting community-based learning spaces.
The report also emphasizes the importance of education in addressing insecurity. It highlights the urgent need for decisive, coordinated, and adequately funded interventions to address the impact of insecurity on education. Dr Hadiza Mohammed, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in the state, expressed her concern over the impact of insecurity on education in the state.
In response, Dr Mohammed announced the creation of a stakeholder committee for school safety and education reform across the 25 local governments in the state. The committee aims to address the challenges facing the education sector due to insecurity and develop effective strategies for improvement.
Moreover, the report underscores the need for support for livelihood recovery and social protection by tackling the root causes of insecurity through economic development and social welfare for conflict-affected households. It also reveals that 83.7% of students in the state struggle to concentrate due to anxiety over potential security incidents.
Communities have adopted coping strategies to ensure continuity of learning despite adversity and disruption of schooling. For instance, 50% of teachers in Rafi and 34.6% in Munya reported that their lessons and examinations are frequently cancelled due to insecurity.
The organization that supervised UNICEF in preparing the report on the impact of the security situation on education in Niger is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. However, the report's findings provide a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and the community alike in their efforts to improve the education system in Niger State amidst ongoing insecurity.
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