Kwara Approves Statewide Child Rights Training for Schools

The Kwara State Government has approved a comprehensive Child Rights Training Programme for students and teachers across public and private schools, in a move aimed at strengthening child protection systems and promoting awareness within the education sector.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Sterling Human Resource Development & Logistics Limited and made available in Ilorin. According to the organisation, the approval was formally conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026, signed by Aina Eunice on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe.

The Ministry granted the approval under reference number DE/SS/GEN/001/VOL. III/10 following a proposal submitted on April 9, 2026, for a structured, statewide child rights intervention.

Describing the initiative as a major milestone, the organisation noted that the programme would be implemented in phases across selected public and private schools in the three senatorial districts of the state to ensure effective participation.

The training sessions will focus on key child rights principles, safeguarding responsibilities, and practical response strategies for addressing violations within school environments. Teachers will receive specialised guidance to help them identify, prevent, and respond appropriately to cases involving children’s rights.

Students, on the other hand, will be educated on discipline, accountability, and responsible behaviour as part of efforts to create safer and more inclusive learning spaces.

Participants will undergo structured assessments at the end of the training to evaluate their understanding, with outstanding individuals set to receive rewards and certificates of commendation.

The organisation stated that the programme would be fully sponsored, adding that it represents a significant step toward strengthening child protection frameworks in schools across the state.

It also expressed appreciation to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Commissioner for their support in making the initiative a reality.

Nigeria enacted the Child Rights Act in 2003 to safeguard the welfare and development of children, addressing issues such as abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and access to education and healthcare. Several states, including Kwara, have since domesticated the law and continue to implement programmes to improve child protection systems in schools and communities.