The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education has distributed 600 bags of rice to Islamic scholars and Tsangaya schools in Jigawa State as part of Ramadan palliatives.
Arewa PUNCH gathered that the distribution, facilitated through the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Masari, took place at the NUJ Secretariat, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at easing hardship during the fasting period.
Speaking during the distribution which held on Monday, the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris said, “The gesture underscores the present administration’s dedication to supporting those who dedicate their lives to Islamic education.”
The Executive Secretary, represented at the event by the Jigawa State Coordinator, Abubakar Elleman, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to the welfare of Tsangaya teachers and out-of-school children.
He stated that the gesture underscores the present administration’s dedication to supporting those who dedicate their lives to Islamic education.
In her remarks, Ambassador (Dr) Fatima Mohammed Goni, the founder of the Grassroots Mobiliser for Better Nigeria Initiative expressed profound satisfaction within the Commission’s efforts.
Represented by the North-West Zonal Coordinator of the Initiative Abbas Wangara, Dr. Goni commended the focused approach of Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris in addressing the challenges facing Tsangaya schools and out-of-school children education in Nigeria.
He explained that the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris has brought a new lease of life to the Almajiri education system.
“This palliative distribution during Ramadan is a testament to his compassion and the commitment of the Commission to the well-being of Islamic scholars,” he added.
The beneficiaries, who included Alarammas and representatives from various Tsangaya schools across the state, prayed for the continued success of the President and the leadership of the Commission.
Mallam Ahmed Musa, a 61-year-old Islamic scholar and a beneficiary of the gesture, while speaking with our correspondent, said, “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for this generous gift from the government. As an Alaramma, I’ve dedicated my life to teaching the Quran, and this rice will go a long way in helping me and my students during this Ramadan period.
“May Allah bless President Tinubu and the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.”
Another beneficiary, Alaramma Fatihu Umar, declared, “This is a timely relief for me and my fellow students at the Tsangaya school. We’ve been struggling to make ends meet, especially during Ramadan.”
He maintained, “We’re grateful to the government for thinking of us and praying that Allah rewards them abundantly. The Commission’s effort is a beacon of hope for us.”
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