The Zamfara State government on Monday received 45 Islamic education pupils (almajiris) comprising 28 females and 17 males, deported from Zaria, Kaduna State.
The state Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Development, Zainab Lawal, received the almajiris from Kaduna State Government officials on behalf of Zamfara government at Gusau Hajj Camp on Monday.
Ms Lawal said the measure was in line with the state government’s efforts to partner with neighbouring states to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “You know, Gov. Bello Matawalle has established a Committee for Protection, Repatriation and Resettlement of all almajiris in the state,” she said. Ms Lawal, who is the Chairperson, Data Collection Sub-committee on Protection, Repatriation and Resettlement Committee, cautioned parents against sending their children for begging in the name of seeking knowledge.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Over 45 almajiris repatriated from Kaduna arrive ZamfaraThe Zamfara State Government on Monday revealed that it has received about 45 almajiris comprising 28 females and 17 males, repatriated from Zaria, Kaduna State. This was disclosed in Gusau, the state capital by the state Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Development, Hajiya Zainab Lawal, saying that the almajiriis were received from Kaduna State
Read more »
El-Rufai, Wife Apologise to Kaduna Residents Over Effects Of COVID-19 LockdownEl-Rufai, Wife Apologise to Kaduna Residents Over Effects Of COVID-19 Lockdown
Read more »
COVID-19 Lockdown: Kaduna To Relax Restriction Of Movement On Wednesday And ThursdayCOVID-19 Lockdown: Kaduna To Relax Restriction Of Movement On Wednesday And Thursday
Read more »
COVID-19: Buhari Receives Briefing From PTF DelegationCOVID-19: Buhari Receives Briefing From PTF Delegation
Read more »
COVID-19: Gombe, Nassarawa repatriate 80 Almajiris to YobeFika local government area of Yobe State has taken delivery of 80 Almajiris repatriated from Gombe and Nasarawa States. The Almajiri, who were returned to their state of origin following growing fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, were received at the headquarters of the local government. The Director, Personal Management of the local government, Alhaji Iliyasu
Read more »