By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting schools, students, teachers and host communities against security threats across the state. The State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Sunday Keshinro, FNARC, gave the assurance at a Students’ Security Summit held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos.The summit, organised by Amodu Nofisat, Head of Projects and Operations, Redefined Goals Ltd, brought together students, school administrators, security agencies and other stakeholders to deliberate on safety challenges within and around educational institutions.Representing the Commandant, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the NSCDC remained committed to strengthening school security through public enlightenment, preventive measures and effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

He emphasised the importance of equipping students and school authorities with adequate security awareness, practical safety tips and the knowledge required to identify and prevent threats that could undermine the learning environment.According to him, the Corps is particularly concerned about the dangers of drug abuse, bullying, sexual harassment, cultism, vandalism of school facilities and violent attacks, which pose serious threats to students’ welfare and academic development.The summit also featured the inauguration of students drawn from various schools across the Ipaja axis as Security Ambassadors.

The initiative is designed to encourage positive behaviour, promote discipline and empower students to become advocates of peace, safety and responsible conduct within their schools and communities.Other government agencies and institutions supported the initiative, including the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and Federal Road Safety Corps.The NSCDC reiterated the need for sustained cooperation among security agencies, educational institutions, parents and community leaders to create a safe learning environment and protect the future of Nigerian children.