The Federal Government has officially launched the 2025 National Policy on Anti-bullying in Schools along with its implementation guidelines, aiming to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all school children.
The policy, developed by the Federal Ministry of Education and approved by the National Council on Education (NCE), was unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, with support from the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad Said.
This move comes in response to the rising cases of bullying among secondary school students, which have caused concern among parents, teachers, and government officials. Dr. Alausa emphasized that the new policy is essential for promoting discipline, improving the education system, and enhancing societal values.
To drive enforcement, Dr. Alausa inaugurated an anti-bullying committee comprising officials from the ministry and other government agencies. He urged members to ensure full implementation of the 2025 guidelines aimed at protecting students nationwide.
Professor Suwaiba Ahmad Said stressed that any form of bullying—physical, emotional, or verbal—will not be tolerated. She highlighted that the committee, which includes experienced figures like Hajia Binta Abdulkadir and Boriowo Folashade (Director of Press, Ministry of Education), was carefully selected to include professionals in education, psychology, and student welfare.
“This committee is the catalyst for the change we seek,” she said, reaffirming the Ministry’s mission to establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every Nigerian child.
In a related development, the Federal Government has announced plans to train over five million Nigerian youths in the next five years through its Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.
Speaking at the 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) in Abuja, Dr. Alausa revealed that 38 federal and state technical colleges have been upgraded for TVET training.
The programme targets 650,000 enrollees, aiming to shift the country’s education focus toward a skill-based, knowledge-driven economy. So far, 3,600 teachers have been trained in pedagogy and trade-specific disciplines, reinforcing the government’s commitment to providing internationally competitive skills for Nigerian youths.
