Almajiri: Gombe to commence modern tsangaya learning system

Arrangements have been concluded by the Gombe State Government to commence the implementation of modern Tsangaya Programme of learning in order to improve on the Almajiri Qur’anic education in the state following the recent ban on the old Almajiri education system by the 19 Northern governors.

This was contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the governor which according to the State Commissioner of Education, Dr Habu Dahiru made this known, shortly after the leadership of the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) visited Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House, Gombe.

Habu Dahiru stated that due to the governor’s commitment to improving the education sector, plans have gone far to start the implementation of the modern Tsangaya learning system, which will carry the Almajiris along Qur’anic and Western education, vocational training as well as issue them with certificates upon graduating.

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He added that “Gombe State Government is ready to commence the full implementation of the modern Tsangaya Qur’anic Education in the State”.

Habu Dahiru added that “we have already gone far in developing a work plan that will strengthen the Tsangaya Centres at the state level that will coordinate other subunits at the community level”.

He added that the centres will be equipped with necessary facilities that will ensure proper and effective incorporation of the Tsangaya system of learning into mainstream western education.

He also stated the new centres are going serve as a comprehensive hub that will give the children both education and skills so that at the long run enrollees can be self-reliant.

Habu Dahiru further said that the State Government through the Ministry of Education will profile all Tsangaya Schools, their teachers and learners with a view to building their capacity for effective service delivery.

He said, “That is why if you see the team, the Quality Assurance and Tsangaya System Directors were there.  We will give the teachers upliftment courses and produce syllabus and the NBAIS will organise examination with certificates issued to the successful ones”.

The Commissioner also said that his Ministry has begun sensitising the Tsangaya Teachers on the new innovation and thereafter a summit will be organised to compare notes and share ideas.

In his remarks, the Registrar of the Board, Professor Muhammad Shafi’u Abdullahi who led the NBAIS delegation,  said that the board is satisfied with the plans and preparations of Gombe State Government on the Tsangaya Programme while commending Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for leading the way in reforming the Almajiri learning system.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE