The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence
Corps, Lagos State Command, has warned pupils of Guided Path School against
cultism, bullying, and other social vices to promote school safety and security
awareness.
This is contained in a statement by the
agency’s spokesperson, Mr Oluwaseun Abolurin, on Thursday in Lagos.
Abolurin said the State Commandant, Mr
Adedotun Keshinro, gave the warning during a sensitisation visit and
interactive session held at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters, Alausa,
Lagos.
He said Keshinro reaffirmed the
command’s commitment to the safety of school children, teachers, and host
communities.
“The commandant noted that the corps
remains dedicated to protecting educational environments across the state,”
Abolurin said.
According to the spokesperson, the NSCDC
is working through strategic collaboration with stakeholders under the Safe
School Initiative to ensure a secure learning environment for pupils and
students.
He said the command hosted 17 pupils and
three teachers on a field trip to expose them to the corps’ operations and
educate them on citizenship and security awareness.
He added that the pupils were sensitised
on school safety, the statutory roles of the NSCDC, and the importance of
discipline within and outside the school environment.
“They were also educated on the dangers
of cultism, bullying, smoking, harassment, assault, and other social vices,
with officials advising them to shun behaviours that could endanger their
future,” he said.
Abolurin said the session featured
presentations by officials of the command, including the Head of Safe School
and Legal Unit, Assistant Commandants Helen Gady and Adebimpe Bada.
He said they explained the functions,
structure, and responsibilities of the corps.
The image maker said pupils and teachers
also participated in an interactive session, asking questions and receiving
clarifications on NSCDC operations, history, and uniforms.
He said the Director of Guided Pathway
School, Mrs Lasaki Rizqah, expressed appreciation to the command, describing
the engagement as impactful and educational.
“Rizqah noted that the visit enhanced
pupils’ understanding of school safety, civic responsibility, and national
security,” he said.
Abolurin said the engagement was part of
ongoing efforts to promote public awareness and strengthen collaboration
between security agencies and educational institutions in the state.
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