The Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has officially launched the Katsina State Policy on Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools, describing it as a major step toward protecting learners and strengthening confidence in the education system.
The Minister made this known during the commissioning of the Radda Model Smart Secondary School in Katsina, where he reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that every child has access to a safe, secure, and violence-free learning environment.
He explained that the Federal Ministry of Education had earlier introduced a national policy on safety, security, and violence-free schools, designed to ensure that educational institutions across the country remain protected spaces for learning.
According to him, the policy seeks to safeguard students from all forms of insecurity, including violence, disruptions, and threats such as kidnapping.
“The safety of our children is non-negotiable. Schools must remain sanctuaries of learning where pupils and students can pursue their education without fear of kidnapping, violence, or any form of disruption,” he stated.
The Minister emphasized that it is the collective responsibility of government and all education stakeholders to ensure that schools remain safe and conducive environments for learning and personal development.
He commended the Katsina State Government for promptly domesticating the national policy, noting that the state has continued to demonstrate strong leadership in education reform and child protection.
He also praised the administration of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for its forward-thinking vision and sustained investment in education infrastructure and human capital development.
“The Katsina State Government has shown commendable commitment by quickly adopting and implementing this policy. This is the kind of leadership we encourage across all states of the federation,” he added.
Minister applauded the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Hon. Yusuf Suleiman Jibia, for his active role in driving education reforms and ensuring the effective implementation of both federal and state initiatives.
He noted that the decision to launch the Katsina State Policy on Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools during the commissioning of the Radda Model Smart School was deliberate and symbolic.
According to him, it reflects Katsina State’s integrated and forward-looking approach to education transformation, where infrastructure development, policy reform, and student safety are being pursued simultaneously.
Ibrahim Kuala Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Governor
5th May, 2026
