By Editor
The Kano State Government has constituted an Advisory Committee on Almajiri Education and Welfare Reform, in what appears to be a significant step toward developing policies aimed at transforming the traditional Almajiri system while preserving its religious and cultural heritage.
A letter of appointment dated July 8, 2026, obtained exclusively by Nworisa Michael's Blog, shows that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approved the establishment of the committee as part of efforts to address the socio-educational challenges associated with the Almajiri system.
The document confirms the appointment of Haj. Aisha Haruna Kabuga, a National Council of Child Rights Advocate, as one of the members of the newly constituted advisory committee.
According to the appointment letter, the committee has been mandated to develop strategies that will improve the welfare, literacy and future opportunities of Almajiri children while safeguarding the religious and cultural values that underpin the traditional Qur'anic education system.
As part of its mandate, the committee is expected to pursue a three-pronged reform agenda. Its responsibilities include ensuring that policy recommendations respect the traditions of local communities and Qur'anic teachers (Mallams), developing a unified curriculum that integrates formal education, literacy, numeracy and vocational skills into the existing Qur'anic education system without compromising its spiritual objectives, and proposing sustainable welfare models to enhance the protection, health and dignity of children within the Almajiri system.
The government noted that members of the committee were carefully selected based on their expertise, professional experience and deep understanding of the socio-cultural and religious dynamics of Kano State, expressing confidence that their contributions would help deliver a balanced and sustainable reform process.
The initiative is expected to equip Almajiri children with skills needed to thrive in today's society while preserving the core values of the traditional educational system.
In the appointment letter, the Kano State Government expressed appreciation to Haj. Kabuga for accepting the responsibility and conveyed its confidence that she would make meaningful contributions toward achieving the objectives of the committee. The appointment was formally communicated in a letter signed by Umar Muhammad Jalo, Permanent Secretary, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government.
The establishment of the advisory committee signals the Kano State Government's latest effort to address the long-standing challenges associated with the Almajiri system through a policy-driven approach that seeks to balance educational reform with cultural and religious sensitivity.