Minimum Standards for Safe Schools in Nigeria
Monitoring Report July - December 2023

Highlights
Despite advancements in education access and strides towards gender parity, children's right to education in Nigeria faces significant challenges.
Persisting conflict in the northeast, escalating tensions in the northwest, and the widespread impact of climate change jeopardize children's safety and ability to learn.
Nigeria has committed to safeguarding educational environments through various policies, notably the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools (MSSS). These standards define the essential conditions for ensuring children's safety in educational settings.
