By Kwin Israel, The Sight News
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria’s security agencies following the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from the Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, on Saturday, the Minister described the operation as a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives, safety and wellbeing of every Nigerian child.
Dr. Alausa congratulated President Tinubu on the successful rescue, applauding the President’s leadership and determination to ensure that every effort was made to secure the victims’ release.
He also praised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the state government for their collaboration with security agencies, as well as their support for the rescue operation and commitment to the rehabilitation and reintegration of the rescued pupils and teachers with their families.
The Minister further commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security and intelligence agencies involved in the operation for what he described as their professionalism, courage, coordination and sacrifice, which culminated in the safe rescue of the victims and the arrest of the suspected kidnappers without harm to the children and their teachers.
“The successful rescue of these innocent children and their teachers is a moment of great relief for the nation. It reflects the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to protect the lives of Nigerians and demonstrates the growing effectiveness of collaboration among the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and our security agencies,” the Minister said.
He added that the collective efforts of all those involved had restored hope to the affected families and reinforced public confidence in the country’s security institutions.
The minister expressed sympathy to the rescued pupils, teachers and their families over the trauma they experienced during their captivity and prayed for their speedy physical and psychological recovery.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to working with relevant stakeholders to strengthen school safety and security across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.ALEDUCA
The Minister also called on parents, communities, school authorities and other stakeholders to remain vigilant and continue supporting government efforts by cooperating with security agencies to ensure schools remain safe environments for teaching and learning.
