Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Advocates for Safe Schools Initiative Following Kuriga School Children's Rescue

In a statement, Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of activating the Safe Schools Initiative to enhance the protection of children and encourage parents to continue sending their children to school amidst security concerns.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Advocates for Safe Schools Initiative Following Kuriga School Children's Rescue

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged for the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative in Nigeria in response to the recent rescue of school children from the Kuriga area of Kaduna State.

Governor Uba Sani confirmed the release of the 287 abducted Kuriga school children by bandits in Kaduna State. Okonjo-Iweala expressed gratitude to the security forces and government officials involved in the successful rescue operation.

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In a statement, Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of activating the Safe Schools Initiative to enhance the protection of children and encourage parents to continue sending their children to school amidst security concerns.

The call comes as part of ongoing efforts to address the security challenges facing educational institutions in Nigeria, with the aim of safeguarding the well-being and education of Nigerian children.