The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted schoolchildren and teachers across the country. The group also called for the suspension of activities marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations if the victims remained in captivity.
The group’s National Moderator, Peculiar Caleb, made the call at a news briefing on Monday June 8 in Abuja while reacting to recent abductions. She said that it was unwise for a nation to celebrate democracy while children, teachers and other citizens remained in captivity and exposed to fear, hunger and uncertainty.
According to her, June 12 should become a day of sober reflection if the abducted victims are not released before then.
She called on governments at all levels to move beyond reactive responses and adopt preventive measures aimed at protecting schools and learners.
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