The International Federation of Women Lawyers has expressed concern over the recurring attacks on schools across the country, warning that the trend continues to expose children to grave dangers and undermine their right to education.
Addressing a press conference ahead of FIDA’s Second Quarter National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, the Country Vice President, Eliana Martins, said the rising cases of insecurity, particularly abductions involving schoolchildren, reflected a troubling pattern of violations against women and children that required urgent intervention.
She stated that recent incidents, including the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states, highlighted the vulnerability of children even within learning environments.
“Particularly troubling are the recurring attacks on educational institutions and learning environments, which continue to undermine children’s right to education and safety,” Martins said.
“The recent kidnappings and abductions involving school children in Ondo State and Maiduguri, Borno State, serve as stark reminders that many Nigerian
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