HomeEducationGov. Sani warns of extremism threats in Nigerian universities

Gov. Sani warns of extremism threats in Nigerian universities

Date:

Related stories

Trafficking: NAPTIP trains stakeholders on data collection tools

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in...

Northern media owners sue Arewa 24, 7 others

The Board of Trustees of the Northern Broadcast Media...

Tinubu orders immediate release of minors detained over #EndBadGovernance protests

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of...

APC chieftain warns Tinubu on Kwankwasiyya, NNPP dispute

As the crisis within the Kano New Nigeria Peoples...

Gov. Yusuf avoids direct contact with Kwankwaso

Tensions are mounting in Kano's political sphere as Governor...
spot_img

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has highlighted Nigeriaโ€™s institutions of higher learning as potential recruitment grounds for extremist and criminal groups, pointing to recent incidents involving students.

Sani made this assertion during the 9th convocation of the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, where he addressed attendees as a guest lecturer, represented by Kaduna State’s Commissioner of Education, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello.

READ ALSO: Gov. Uba Sani approves new minimum wage for Kaduna State workers

Reflecting on security challenges, Sani underscored how issues like unemployment, poverty, and limited opportunities have left many students vulnerable to extremist ideologies. “A recent incident at FUDMA serves as a troubling example,” he said.

โ€œA student was arrested by the police and found in possession of ammunition intended for criminal activities. This incident underscores the increasing risk of students being drawn into violence, radical ideologies, and illegal activities.โ€

Sani noted that these developments threaten not only the individuals involved but also the broader academic community. He explained that “the vulnerability of students to radicalisation is a direct result of their socio-economic challenges, including frustration with the political system, disillusionment with job prospects, and exposure to extremist ideologies.โ€

He also pointed to inadequate infrastructure in universities as a key issue, noting that poor campus security, outdated facilities, and a lack of surveillance make educational institutions targets for criminal groups. While groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP are concentrated in Nigeriaโ€™s northeast, Sani noted that their influence is felt nationwide, destabilizing regions and impacting institutions.

โ€œInsecurity surrounding tertiary institutions has also resulted in brain drain,โ€ he added, noting that several professors at FUDMA have resigned or relocated for safety. โ€œThe high-risk environment has led many senior academics to either seek opportunities abroad or move to safer parts of the country,โ€ Sani explained.

The governorโ€™s remarks emphasize the need for enhanced security measures, improved infrastructure, and opportunities for students to address the socio-economic factors fueling radicalisation in Nigeriaโ€™s universities.

Subscribe

Latest stories

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here