- By Halimah Olamide
The Presidency early Sunday reacted to the release of the pupils of Kuriga schools emphasizing on the need for safety in schools. NPO Reported earlier that the pupils were rescued in an announcement by the Governor of Kaduna state, Uba Sani. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential Adviser on Media quoted the President Bola Tinubu, as welcoming the news of the release of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State. He said Tinubu emphasized the importance of collaboration between the federal government and states for expected outcomes, especially on matters of security.
“The President commends the National Security Adviser, the Security Agencies, and the Kaduna State Government for the dispatch and diligence with which they handled this situation, noting that incipient urgency, meticulous attention, and tireless dedication are critical to optimal outcomes in cases of mass abductions,” the statement noted
He said President Tinubu also welcomes the release of pupils of a Tsangaya school in Sokoto State, commending all the parties to the feat for their valiant effort.
“The President assures Nigerians that his administration is deploying detailed strategies to ensure that our schools remain safe sanctuaries of learning, not lairs for wanton abductions,” he concluded