By Osikale A. Adetomiwa
The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State is a painful reminder that insecurity remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges. Beyond the immediate trauma suffered by the victims and their families, the incident has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of students, teachers, and educational institutions across the country.
The reaction of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) was necessary and commendable. By speaking out forcefully against the attack, the union drew national attention to the dangers confronting schools and reminded both government and society that educational institutions should be sanctuaries of learning, not theatres of fear.
