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The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has decried fresh abduction of schoolchildren from schools in Borno and Oyo states, describing it as a grave crisis that threatens the future of the nation.
Obi said this in a statement posted on X on Saturday following school abductions in Mussa Village, Askira/Uba LGA, Borno State and Ahoro-Esinele community, Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State.
The former Anambra governor asserted that nothing could be more heartbreaking for a nation than an inability to protect its children.
“Beyond the immediate terror of these acts, they represent a significant infringement on the basic right to education and a safe upbringing.
“The fear of further abduction often leads children—especially girls—to permanently leave school.
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“The ongoing ‘out-of-school’ crisis is alarming in itself, and it is likely to worsen due to these distressing incidents.
“In areas frequently affected by such attacks, education systems often deteriorate. Fear becomes a substantial obstacle to school enrollment, adding to the already high number of children currently not attending school.”
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain observed that ensuring the safety of schools is not just a logistical issue but a moral obligation.
According to him, protecting the next generation demands a blend of community-led intelligence, the physical strengthening of educational facilities, and a transparent justice system that holds wrongdoers accountable.
Obi said the safety, education, and wellbeing of children must be prioritized.
