In a bid to revolutionize Almajiri education in Northern Nigeria, the Haske Peace Development Initiative (HPDI) orchestrated a pivotal assembly with Tsangaya school proprietors in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Headquarters, Kaduna state, North Western Nigeria.
The primary objective was to pinpoint prevalent issues and devise bottom-up remedies.
The Session Facilitator, Ilyasu Musa, Program Manager at HPDI, spearheaded an interactive dialogue to grasp the intricate hurdles obstructing Almajiri education.
Challenges such as food scarcity, water inadequacy, and the absence of financial and social backing from diverse stakeholders, including parents, charitable organizations, and governmental bodies, took centre stage.
The congregation underscored the indispensable need for establishing secure environments for Almajiris and out-of-school children, recognising it as pivotal in mitigating community insecurities.
In his inaugural speech, Auwal Ibrahim Shehu, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, shed light on HPDI’s unwavering commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), accentuating the organisation’s holistic societal advancement ethos.
As the assembly drew to a close, HPDI outlined tangible action plans. They pledged to deploy boreholes in identified areas, addressing the critical issue of clean water accessibility.
Moreover, HPDI unveiled strategies to institute a structured enrolment system for Almajiris in local Tsangaya schools, with the aim of formalising the process and elevating educational standards.
Additionally, HPDI committed to fostering collaborative endeavours, seeking alliances, endorsements, and backing from both governmental and non-governmental bodies.
This multifaceted strategy underscores HPDI’s steadfast commitment to catalysing substantive transformation in the Almajiri education realm, emphasising the significance of grassroots involvement in tackling societal dilemmas.
