The Federal Ministry of Education has set up a 7-member committee to address bullying incidents in all Nigerian schools.
The ministry's Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the action reinforces government's commitment to student welfare and a safe learning environment.
She said the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, while setting up the committee, "emphasized the urgent need for effective interventions, citing the psychological impact of bullying on students. "
"The committee will review reported cases and ensure swift action, complementing the 21-member team working on a National Policy on Anti-Bullying, " the statement added.
According to the statement, "To facilitate confidential reporting, the ministry has introduced a hotline , an email and a WhatsApp.
"Dr. Alausa reiterated the Ministry’s zero-tolerance stance on bullying, urging school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to support this initiative.
This aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, prioritizing education as a driver of national development, it further read.
The contacts are:
Hotline: 09012660044
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 08052536133.
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