Northern governors: Almajiri menace will soon become a thing of the past
Politics tamfitronics Northern Governors have said that the out-of-school crisis currently plaguing the region will soon become a thing of the past. The governor also reiterated their commitment towards addressing the Almajiri menace affecting the north partnership with the Islamic Development Bank.This was contained in a press statement on Thursday by spokesperson to the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) Chairman, Ismaila Misilli. He said the resolution was disclosed during a meeting held between Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, and a delegation from the IsDB, led by the Bank’s Country Representative, Dr Hasanul Kibria.Yahaya, who is also the Governor of Gombe State, emphasised that the Northern states are deeply concerned about the alarming rates of educational exclusion, particularly among the Almajiri.He noted that the states would leverage the IsDB’s SMART Education project to not only expand access to...
