Almajiri system: Chairman AREIN seeks collaboration, visits Ministry of Human Services and Social Development
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
In a view to seeking collaboration and way forward on the almajiri system,
the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Education on Almajiri and out-of-school children and National Chairman of Almajiri Reform and Employment Initiative in Nigeria (AREIN),
Hon. Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development.
The Honourable Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Hajia Rabi Salisu, received the Special Adviser.
The joint meeting held between the Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, and the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Education and the Chairman of Arein association was aimed to seek guidance and support from the state government to integrate the Almajiri school system into the formal education system.
The special adviser in his opening speech emphasized the importance of recognizing Almajiri education as part of the country’s education system.
He noted the new policy initiatives of the current administration’s new policy initiatives outlined to use mother tongue as language of instruction in schools, structuring the curriculum to strategically address gaps and absorb Almajiri educational school system.
Hon. Dr. Kakale recalled that Nigeria had a coordinated education system in the past, but colonialism disrupted this. He emphasized the need to recognize the classical primary pupil of Tsangaya schools, who seek knowledge and memorize the Quran.
The Honourable Commissioner expressed gratitude for the efforts of the Special Adviser and noted Kaduna State’s remarkable achievements in addressing Almajiri and out-of-school children.
She highlighted the state’s commitment to considering Almajiri schools a critical component of strategic development.
Hajiya Rabi stressed the need for collective effort and synergy to change the narrative of Almajiri education and promote social integration, economic empower.
Kaduna State has initiated several programs to support Almajiri education, including training teachers, enrolling students in formal schools, and providing parents with livelihood skills and vocational training. She stated.
