The Federal Government has announced plans to reclaim and restore 157 almajiri schools established during the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
These schools, initially handed over to governors in 19 northern states, have been neglected by successive administrations.
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children (NCAOSC) is spearheading the initiative to bring these schools back to life, Daily Trust reports.
Efforts include rehabilitation and resumption of academic activities to address the challenges of out-of-school children.
Collaborating with the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), the commission aims to deploy staff across the institutions to ensure smooth operations.
This step is part of a broader push to improve access to education and reduce the number of children out of formal schooling.
The announcement was made during an event in Yola, Adamawa State, signaling renewed government commitment to addressing educational gaps in the region.
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