The federal government is set to develop a national policy to address the incessant challenge of students bullying across schools in Nigeria.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this during an interview with journalists after a meeting with the principals of Federal Government Unity Colleges in Abuja.
He said the policy on bullying would be developed at the next National Council on Education to address the bane which have raised widespread concerns among parents in the country.
Alausa said a nationwide sensitisation programme would be launched to educate students, teachers, and parents on the dangers of bullying and to promote a culture of kindness and respect.
He highlighted the need to strengthen school policies, which require that all secondary schools implement strict anti-bullying policies, enforce disciplinary measures, and establish functional guidance and counselling units.
The minister who explained that the gathering talked about the safe school act and other existing policies and laws to tackle bullying, also pointed that state governments will be carried along in the implementation of the proposed policy.