Following the rise in bullying incidents in primary and
secondary schools across the country, the Federal Ministry of Education has
announced the launch of a platform for whistleblowers to report bullying cases
anonymously.
During a press briefing in Abuja, on Wednesday, Minister of
Education Dr Maruf Alausa shared his deep concern regarding the increasing
occurrences of bullying, violence, and other negative behaviours in secondary
schools, stressing their harmful effects on students’ academic performance,
mental health, and moral values.
Alausa pointed out the serious repercussions of bullying and
violence, such as declining academic performance, mental health issues,
increased dropout rates, and a deterioration of moral values.
However, the minister revealed that the government is
working to end bullying using a dedicated platform.
He said, “ We are partnering with the Nigeria Police Force
and other security agencies to curb cultism and other criminal activities in
schools. A dedicated helpline and online platform will be established to allow
students and parents to report cases of bullying and violence anonymously.”
The minister also encouraged students to say no to bullying,
violence, and cultism, and to report any incidents to trusted adults.
Recall that recent reports of bullying incidents in various
unity and private schools have surfaced, including the tragic case of Sylvester
Oromoni, a student who lost his life due to bullying at a private school in
Lagos.
Also, in November 2024, 13 students from the Federal
Government College, Enugu were suspended for bullying a fellow student.
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