What’s FG’s business with Almajiri “education”? By Ochereome Nnanna

The Nigerian federal government's engagement with the Almajiri education system is under scrutiny. The author questions the government's priorities, particularly its focus on Almajiri "education" while Northern Nigeria grapples with persistent armed atrocities, including those attributed to Fulani terrorists.

The article suggests that instead of investing in the Almajiri system, the government should concentrate its efforts on tackling the pervasive insecurity and terrorism plaguing the region. The author implies that addressing these fundamental security challenges is a more pressing concern for the nation's stability and progress than the current approach to Almajiri education.

This perspective highlights a perceived misallocation of resources and attention, arguing that the government's current strategy is misplaced given the critical security situation in the North.

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