Halogen Group Harps on Security Education in Schools

By Nume Ekeghe

Halogen Group, Nigeria’s security risk management organisation has called for inclusion of security education in the basic and secondary school curriculum.

The company gave this counsel as it announced plan to host an online summit on school safety and security in partnership with IA- Foundation. The summit seeks to address the recurring issues of safety as it relates to the education system in Nigeria.

Speaking on the proposed summit, CEO, Halogen Group, Mr. Wale Olaoye, in a statement made available to THISDAY stated: “Security education is key to growing a safer and peaceful learning environment in the country. There is no better time to include security awareness education and safety knowledge in our school curriculum.

“This is why Halogen is partnering IA- Foundation a United Kingdom (UK) registered educational charity set up to transform lives through education in Nigeria and Africa.”

Also speaking, COO, Academy Halogen, Dr. Wale Adeagbo, organiser of the event said: “It is essential for our children to have good knowledge of security and safety tips. As parents, guardians, teachers and carers, we should start teaching our children and pupils some basic security tips.
“They must learn to speak out when they see something strange. Children need to develop and practice keen observation of their environment by identifying strange developments or movement around them.”

The online safety and security summit which is scheduled to hold this Friday, will feature thought leaders from various industries such as risk management, media, education, civil society and government establishments as key speakers.