The Katsina State Government has intensified efforts to create safer learning environments through the domestication of the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools.
Nasir Ahmed, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday during a visit by a policy review committee to Yusuf Suleiman-Jibia, the Commissioner for the ministry.
The review process is being supported by Save the Children International under the Education Cannot Wait First Emergency Response Project, with a focus on promoting violence-free schools across the state.
Ahmed said the initiative aims to adapt the national framework to reflect the specific needs and realities of Katsina State, noting that the committee has made significant progress in aligning the policy with local conditions.
He added that the committee conducted extensive consultations, including focus group discussions and key informant interviews with stakeholders across the state.
“These engagements have enriched the draft policy, ensuring that emerging safety concerns, implementation challenges and community perspectives are adequately captured,” he said.
Ahmed noted that the next steps include finalising the draft, conducting validation, and submitting it for approval, alongside plans for statewide implementation and sustained stakeholder engagement.
In his remarks, Suleiman-Jibia commended the committee for its progress, describing the exercise as crucial to safeguarding students and improving the quality of education.
He urged the committee to conclude the validation process before the end of the month to enable timely approval and implementation.
The development underscores ongoing collaboration between the state government and its partners to ensure safe, inclusive, and violence-free schools for learners across Katsina.
