The Zamfara State Government has again received another batch of 45 almajiris from Kaduna State, making the total number of almajiris received from Kaduna 95.
Receiving the almajiris on Monday on behalf of the Zamfara State Government, the Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Development, Hajiya Zainab Lawal, said “The measure was in line with the state government’s efforts to partner neighbouring states to prevent the spread of coronavirus.”
The commissioner said the state government had established a committee for protection, repatriation and resettlement of all almajiris in the state. She appealed to parents and guardians to stop sending their children for begging in the name of Islam. Commenting on health status of the almajiris, the Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Sulaiman Anka, said, “All the 45 almajiris have tested negative to COVID-19.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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