Kano State Government said it will enrol the over 1,000 repatriated Quranic education pupils, generally known as “almajiri” into formal schools
“Every child in Kano State, including almajirai must go to school,”said on Wednesday during media briefing by the State Task Force on COVID-19, held at the Government House, Kano.
Mr Ganduje warned that the government would not allow Almajiri schools to operate in any part of the state unless they meet some criteria and guidelines. “These include, having a curriculum that tallies with a formal school system; there must be provision for the Almajiri in terms of their full shelter, food, clothing and all other necessary livelihoods.
“If these guidelines are strictly followed and abide by, then we will allow the system to fully operate in Kano,” he assured.
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