Executive Chairman, Osun State Universal Basic Education Board Ajibola Famurewa, says the government plans to build perimeter fences in public schools for the safety of pupils.
Famurewa disclosed this at an enlightenment programme organised by the ministry of information and civic engagement on Wednesday in Ilesa, Osun State.
The chairman stated that the initiative was part of security measures adopted by the state to ensure the safety of pupils, students and their teachers
According to Famurewa the issue of banditry affecting schools also aided the decision.
“Government will soon commence the building of perimeter fences in all the public schools. This is part of governor Oyetola’s security plans to ensure the safety of our children, who are the leaders of tomorrow,” NAN quoted him to have said.
“Although Osun is a peaceful state, the spate of kidnapping, especially students, in some parts of the country is scary. Hence, the need for government to put security measures in place in all public schools.”