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July 29, 2019
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Education ShehuMuhammad-Makarfi, says the state government will integrate Almajiri Schoolsinto formal education system.
He made this known in an interview while inspecting2018/2019 Common Entrance Examination in Zaria zone.
The Commissioner visited Barewa College, ScienceSecondary School, Kufena and Alhudahuda College, Zaria.
Muhammd-Makarfi said the government would discusswith Quranic teachers to assuage their fears and agree on a format for the fullintegration of the Almajiri schools.
He said that part of the government plan was for theAlmajiri school students to attend formal schools in the morning.
The Commissioner noted that selfishness andignorance were largely driving fears among stakeholders on the integration ofthe two education systems.
According to him, under the new system, thegovernment will not discriminate against any sect.