The Kano State Government says it will evacuate over 1,000 Almajiri to their respective states and local government from April 21, the Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammed Garba, has disclosed.
A statement signed by the Commissioner in Kano on Monday, said the action was taken since schools have closed.
According to the statement: “As part of efforts to ensure sustained implementation of its Free and Compulsory Basic Primary and Secondary Education, Kano State government has moved to decongest Almajiri schools.
“Arrangements have been finalized for the official evacuation of Almajiri pupils to their respective states and local governments for onward reunion with their families.”
Garba said preparations had been concluded for the handing over of 432 Almajiris to the Katsina State government on Tuesday at the Kano/Katsina border.
The commissioner said the measure was taken considering that since the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the country about three weeks ago, the Almajiri seminaries remained congested with pupils having no shelter.
