The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Katsina and other stakeholders have called for a review of the Almajiri system of education to reduce street begging and increase school enrollment.
The Co-ordinator of the Katsina State chapter of the CNG Abdullahi Kabir said this at a press conference in Katsina on Thursday.
Kabir said the call was part of the resolutions reached by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Katsina and other relevant during a crucial community engagement held in Katsina State under the chairmanship of the Wazirin of Katsina Sani Abubakar Lugga.
He listed part of the resolution as addressing as follows: “Address the challenges facing vulnerable populations, including people with special needs, and review the Almajiri system to reduce street begging and increase school enrollment.”
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Others include: “Ensure that communities are not only heard but are actively involved in decision-making processes, especially those affecting their lives directly.
“Encourage partnerships between government, civil society, and local
organisations to facilitate community-driven solutions.
“Launch massive awareness campaigns to promote community-based approaches, moving away from sole reliance on government-led solutions.”
Others are to “Support the establishment of the Peoples’ Forum (Zauran Al’uma) at all levels through which the recommendations of the roundtable and the resolutions of the engagement would bequeath implementation of the Arewa Peace and Development Initiatives.”
The group said: “Northern Nigeria is currently facing a myriad of challenges, including persistent insecurity, leadership decay/vacuum, youth unemployment, moral decadence, poverty, outdated Almajiri system/phenomenon, and the alarming rise of out-of-school children.
“These challenges not only hinder individual progress but also threaten the very fabric of our communities.”
The CNG called on Northern stakeholders to embrace collective action and innovation to transform the region.
“Together, through unified efforts, we can create the thriving Northern Nigeria we all envision,” the group said.
