Nigeria’s institutions of higher learning have been described as a recruitment ground for extremist groups and criminal organisations.
Representing Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, the commissioner of Education, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello made this observation at the 9th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State.
He noted that the issue of radicalisation by extremist ideologies on campus is worsened by unemployment, poverty, and lack of opportunities for many students.
The governor added that many tertiary institutions lack the infrastructure and technology needed to create a safe and secure learning environment.
He said Poor security measures on campuses, inadequate facilities, and a lack of surveillance technology have made schools easy targets for bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements.
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