The Gombe State Government has announced that it will commence capturing the data of all Tsangaya Schools and Almajirai living across the state.
This was to be done as part of the government’s effort to improve the Almajirai system of education and deduce their number and states of origin.
The Special Adviser to the State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya on the Tsangaya and Almajirai schools, Sayyada Aminatu, had made this disclosure during an interview with Daily Trust.
According to Aminatu, her office would partner with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, to register all the Almajirai in the state.
The Special Adviser further said that Identity Cards would be given to all those who were registered them to give them freedom to move without being harassed.
Aminatu further condemned the attitude of parents who abandoned their children in Tsangaya schools without making proper arrangements for them, leaving them to cater for themselves at a tender age.
What They’re Saying
Aminatu had voiced out her concerns saying,
“Everyone knows that the education system has changed, but these young children are always seen roaming the streets, contributing to being a nuisance at bus stops and other gatherings due to a lack of Western education.It is disheartening to notice almajirai spending the night in motor parks and markets. These young children have no means of survival due to the high cost of living.”
Why It Matters
The Gombe State Government’s initiative to issue identification cards to Almajirai represents a crucial step towards improving the Almajirai system of education and ensuring the welfare of these children. By capturing the data of Tsangaya Schools and Almajirai, the government plans to deduce their number and states of origin, enabling better resource allocation and targeted interventions.
Moreover, this initiative shows the state’s commitment to addressing the neglect faced by Almajirai, who are often abandoned by their parents and left to fend for themselves. By registering and providing ID cards, the government can monitor and support these children more effectively, integrating them into the broader educational system and reducing their presence on the streets.
