Yobe supports Tsangaya schools with learning materials, welfare packages
The Yobe State Government has flagged off the distribution of learning materials to Tsangaya and Islamiyya (Islamic schools) across the state. The initiative aims to improve the welfare of Almajiri children and enhance the capacity of Islamiyya schools by creating a more structured, safe, and supportive learning environment. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Executive […]
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The Yobe State Government has flagged off the distribution of learning materials to Tsangaya and Islamiyya (Islamic schools) across the state.
The initiative aims to improve the welfare of Almajiri children and enhance the capacity of Islamiyya schools by creating a more structured, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AISEB), Malam Umar Abubakar, said the agency has introduced several welfare programmes to improve the living conditions of Tsangaya pupils.
According to him, the state government has distributed 20,000 mats, 2,200 mosquito nets, 3,500 food dishes, 3,000 pairs of shoes, and 30,000 textbooks to various Almajiri schools.
Other distributed items include 2,000 reading materials, 10 sewing machines, and one grasscutter machine presented to Ulamas to promote self-reliance.
Malam Abubakar further revealed that since the establishment of the Board, thousands of Almajiri children have been enrolled in the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YOCHMA) to ensure access to free and quality healthcare services.
He disclosed that more than 35 Almajiri children have undergone surgical operations, including some with serious medical conditions.
However, he noted that challenges such as street begging, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to learning materials remain major concerns.
Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Ethical Re-Orientation, Alhaji Yusuf Umar, said the state government has commenced teacher training programmes aimed at equipping Ulamas and instructors with modern teaching techniques.
He added that the programme also emphasises discipline, hygiene, and moral upbringing in accordance with Islamic principles.