NATIONAL POLICY ON SAFETY SECURITY AND VIOLENCE FREE SCHOOLS

A Policy that establishes standards for safe and violence-free schools across Nigeria. It targets students, teachers, and school administrators to prevent violence and enforce oversight mechanisms. This ensures secure learning environments for all.

What Is This Policy?

A policy establishing standards for safe, secure, and violence-free school environments in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Students, teachers, school administrators, parents, and education authorities.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure safe learning environments, prevent violence in schools, and protect students and educators.

Key Features

Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation Coverage: Nationwide Enforcement: Relevant federal agencies

How to Access

Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.

Impact & Metrics

Strengthens the regulatory and policy framework in the relevant sector.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja

Legal Framework

Operates under the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, the Child Rights Act 2003, the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015, the National Policy on Education, and the Safe Schools Declaration endorsed by Nigeria in 2014. Draws on UNICEF Child-Friendly Schools guidelines and the INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies.