KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT SEEK TO ENSHRINE ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN THE STATE
The Katsina House of Assembly initiated the process of integrating Islamic teachings in the state on tuesday, following a joint motion presented by a Jibia constituency member, Mustapha Yusuf-Jibia.
He pointed out that Islamic education had suffered setbacks, especially in the rural areas, hence the need for prompt action to address the issues. Mr Yusuf-Jibia added that if his prayer succeeded, the state will convert viewing centres to meet the need, he also noted that it would also reduce the spate of insecurity in Katsina.
He cited an instance during a dialogue with some bandits where they complained of a lack of schools for their children, saying that the conversion would allow them to enrol.
“If my prayer scales through, it will also help in reducing the number of Almajiri children roaming the streets in the name of begging.
“Some of these viewing centres were abandoned and had become refuse dumps, criminal hideouts and a place where redundant youths hang around,” said Mr Yusuf-Jibia.
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