Muhammadu Buhari has signed the bill to create Almajiri National Commission.
The commission aims to provide the Almajiri and out-of-school children roaming the streets with a conducive learning environment, quality educational system, skills acquisitions, and empowering them through entrepreneurship programmes.
The bill was sponsored by Balarabe Shehu Kakale, the member representing Bodinga-Dange Shuni-Tureta Federal constituency, and 18 others, and was earlier passed by the National Assembly.
The sponsor of the bill said it will also strengthen the Tsangaya system of education and improve the lives of the Almajiri children who are left on the streets without having access to education.
“Congratulations to all stakeholders and citizens for this extraordinary feat to ensure justice, equity and inclusiveness in education in Nigeria where no child whether Almajiri or not shall ever be left behind again,” said Balarabe Kakale.
This bill signed by the outgoing president is seen as a parting gift for the millions of Almajiri and out-of-school children.
The other bills signed by Buhari on Sunday are the National Assembly Service Pensions Board (Establishment) and the Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions (Establishment).
Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill to establish the Almajiri National Commission. This commission aims to provide Almajiri and out-of-school children with a conducive learning environment, access to quality education, skills acquisition, and empowerment through entrepreneurship programs.
The bill was sponsored by Balarabe Shehu Kakale, representing Bodinga-Dange Shuni-Tureta Federal constituency, along with 18 others, and was previously passed by the National Assembly. The legislation also aims to strengthen the Tsangaya system of education and improve the lives of Almajiri children, ensuring no child is left behind.
According to Kakale, this achievement represents justice, equity, and inclusiveness in education in Nigeria. The bill, signed by the outgoing president, is considered a parting gift for millions of Almajiri and out-of-school children.
Additionally, Buhari signed other bills on Sunday, including the National Assembly Service Pensions Board (Establishment) and the Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions (Establishment).
