{"id":123875,"date":"2024-07-11T11:49:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T10:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/peace-corps-education-minister-seeks-third-line-security-for-nigerias-public-safety"},"modified":"2024-07-11T13:06:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T12:06:38","slug":"peace-corps-education-minister-seeks-third-line-security-for-nigerias-public-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/peace-corps-education-minister-seeks-third-line-security-for-nigerias-public-safety","title":{"rendered":"Peace Corps: Education Minister seeks third line security for Nigeria\u2019s public safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has advocated for third line security to join the ongoing efforts of the military and other security agencies in order to completely get the country out of the mounting security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the imperatives for a Third Line Security for Public Safety could not be more timely and relevant than now, in an era where security threats are increasingly multifaceted and pervasive.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a public function of the Peace Corps of Nigeria in Abuja, the Minister said, \u201cWe cannot claim to be unaware of the security challenges in our country within the last ten years, which has led to loss of lives, closure of schools, kidnapping and abduction of students and teachers, maiming of citizens, killing of security personnel, etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis challenge, in spite of the huge amount of money budgeted to combat and reduce it, has remained unabated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is, therefore, imperative that we explore innovative and collaborative approaches to ensure the safety and security of our nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, the role of private security outfits such as the Peace Corps in complementing the efforts of public security agencies cannot be overemphasized.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we confront the complexities of contemporary security challenges, the concept of a \u201cthird line\u201d security becomes crucial.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis third line should not be seen as merely an auxiliary force but a strategic partner in our collective endeavor to safeguard public safety.<\/p>\n<p>He however, said that the Federal Ministry of Education in the past few years has maintained relatively low challenges of security breaches in schools since the commencement of Safe School Initiative, which was initiated in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the feat was achieved with the cooperation of foreign partners, school owners and administrators.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the Federal Ministry of Education is looking forward to having Peace Corps of Nigeria as part of the success story.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we celebrate your accomplishments over the past 26 years, we also look forward to the future with optimism and resolve.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour commitment to excellence, innovation and partnership sets a standard for others in the industry to follow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we can build a safer and more secure Nigeria where every child can go to school, learn, play and achieve without fear of molestation and every citizen can live, work, and thrive without fear\u201d, he further said..<\/p>\n<p>The Minister praised the National Commandant of Peace Corps Nigeria, Dickson Ameh Akoh, for the journey of the Peace Corps so far especially for his resilience in the face of daunting challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI equally celebrate your unwavering desire to ensure the security of lives and property of citizens of this nation through your selfless service to our dear fatherland, especially the vulnerable among us. We look forward to more collaboration with the Ministry in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has advocated for third line security to join the ongoing efforts of the military and other security agencies in order to completely get the country out of the mounting security challenges. 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