The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has revealed what brought about Boko Haram.
According to him, the improper
teaching of Islamic studies contributed to the emergence of Boko Haram
insurgency in the state.
Zulum stated this while
declaring open a summit on reforming the Almajiri Education System in Borno on
Wednesday.
He noted that the summit is
aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method
of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria.
He said to curtail the adverse
effects associated with Almajiri education; Borno State Government has
established the Arabic and Sangaya Education Board, introducing a unified
curriculum for Sangaya and Islamic schools.
“The Sangaya Reform is a great
development and will give Almajiri a better chance in life, particularly the
introduction of integrating western education, vocational, numeracy and
literacy skills into the centres, which are also described as Almajiri and
Islamic schools,” Zulum said.
He added, “Distinguished guests
and esteemed educationists, the government intends to streamline the informal
and formal education systems to quality integrated Sangaya school for admission
into colleges and universities.”
”This summit provides a
platform for participants to discuss issues, share insights and propose
actionable solutions to the challenges faced by the Almajiri education
system."
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