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Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts aimed at safeguarding schoolchildren nationwide amid increasing reports of kidnappings and attacks targeting educational institutions.

The global human rights organisation made the appeal in a statement shared via its official X account on Tuesday, expressing deep concern over the worsening security situation affecting children across the country.

The group said the sight of vacant seats in classrooms serves as a painful symbol of young lives disrupted by violence and insecurity.

“From Kwara to Kogi, Borno, Oyo states and across the country, are empty chairs where children should be learning, playing, and dreaming about their future, not living in fear or captivity,” the organisation said.

According to Amnesty International, the persistent abduction of students and attacks on schools demonstrate that many Nigerian children remain vulnerable and in urgent need of protection.

Marking the International Day of the African Child, the organisation extended its support to families affected by these incidents, stressing that every child deserves access to education in a safe environment.

“Every child is precious. Every child must come home. Every child is our nation’s future,” it stated.

The rights group called on authorities to urgently strengthen school security measures, improve community-based protection systems, and prioritise the safe return of all abducted children.

It also emphasised the need for decisive action to ensure that children can learn without fear of violence or captivity.

“President Tinubu, Nigerian children cannot wait. Take urgent action to bring every child in captivity home,” the group added.

Amnesty International maintained that protecting children and guaranteeing their right to education must remain a national priority.

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