First Lady Urges Stronger National Action to Protect Schools on International Day to Protect Education from Attack 2025

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has emphasized the need for stronger, collective efforts to protect education from attack, as the world marks the International Day to Protect Education from Attack 2025 today, September 9.

In a statement released to commemorate the day, themed “Challenging Narratives, Reshaping Action,”the First Lady said the observance goes beyond rhetoric and requires concrete action to secure schools, especially in vulnerable regions.

“Education is the foundation of hope, and safeguarding it means securing our future,” Tinubu noted, stressing that while Nigeria’s security agencies are making commendable efforts, the task of protecting schools must remain a shared national priority.

She also commended international organizations, including UNICEF, UNESCO, and the Education Above All Foundation, for their continuous efforts in advancing child education globally.

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack, established by the United Nations in 2020, draws global attention to the plight of millions of children affected by armed conflicts, insecurity, and deliberate attacks on schools.

“On this day, I call on all stakeholders to move beyond words and take stronger action to safeguard education,” the First Lady added.