Jigawa SUBEB-UNICEF patners to enhance school safety, early warning system, climate change
By Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in collaboration with UNICEF, with support from the European Union (EU), has taken a significant step towards enhancing school safety and education in the state.
A 3-day training of trainers (ToT) program was recently conducted from July 30th to August 1st, 2025, focusing on critical areas such as School Safety, Managing Violence in Schools, Climate Change Education, and Early Warning Systems.
The training, which is part of the Education and Youth Empowerment project, aimed to equip 25 master trainers with the necessary skills and knowledge to step down the training to 410 school teachers. These teachers will then transfer the knowledge to pupils in their respective schools, thereby creating a ripple effect that will benefit thousands of students across the state.
According Umma fanini deputy director SUBEB and UNICEF focal person, the training is designed to achieve several key objectives, including ending violence in schools, preventing attacks in schools, providing safe infrastructure in schools, and mitigating the effects of natural hazards on education. By achieving these objectives, the project aims to promote access to quality education and protect the well-being of students in Jigawa State.
Fanini said the training is expected to have a significant impact on school safety and education in Jigawa State. With the master trainers equipped to step down the training to 410 school teachers, it is expected that there will be a marked improvement in the way schools are managed, particularly in terms of safety and security. The training will also enhance the capacity of teachers to manage violence and promote safe learning environments, which is critical in creating a conducive learning environment for students.
Furthermore, the training will increase awareness of climate change and early warning systems among teachers and pupils, which is essential in mitigating the effects of natural hazards on education. This is particularly important in Jigawa State, which is prone to natural disasters such as floods and droughts.
UNICEF consultant Dr Bulus Myfriend, an associate professor, who facilated the training said the partnership between the Jigawa State Government and UNICEF, with support from the European Union, is a crucial to the commitment of the government to promote education and protect the well-being of students in the state. The training is a significant step towards achieving the state's education goals and ensuring that students have access to quality education in a safe and secure environment.
Accoding to Myfriend, the success of this training program is a clear indication that the partnership between the Jigawa State Government and UNICEF is yielding positive results. It is expected that the project will have a lasting impact on education in Jigawa State and contribute significantly to the state's efforts to promote access to quality education.
The participants at the training expressed their gratitude to the Jigawa State Government and UNICEF for providing them with the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge. They pledged to step down the training to their colleagues and work towards creating a safe and secure learning environment for students in their respective schools.