Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi
Nigeria’s President, Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been commended over the appointment of a new leadership for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.
The commendation was made by the Association of Masu Karatun Allo Na Tsanganya Nigeria (Association of Tsangaya Schools) in a press statement signed by its National Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi.
Recall that the President few days ago appointed Brigadier General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, while Dr Idris Muhammad Sani is to serve as the Executive Secretary/CEO.
According to the Association, the development is a clear demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s disposition to reinvigorate the teaching of the Holy Qur’an.
It is also to address myriad of problems bedevilling the Tsangaya school as well as improving the wellbeing of Almajiri.
It stated that Lawal Jafaru Isa is an astute educationist and administrator with proven track record in his career as well as the Military Administrator of Kaduna State.
The Association expressed confidence that his appoinment could be ascribed as “best decision” taken by President Tinubu to holistically bring sustainable development in the Qur’anic teaching and learning, welfare of Alarammomi (teachers), and ensure access to quality education for Almajiri and out-of-school children.
“While congratulating the new leadership, I urged them to run an open door policy and engage Tsangaya organisations to fast track successful implementation of the programme to facilitate sustainable development in the sector,” The release further contained.
