Yobe trains 200 Almajirai in vocational skills
Yobe trains 200 Almajirai in vocational skills
The Yobe Government has commenced the training of 200 Almajirai (are pupils understudying Qur’an in an informal setting) on various vocational skills in order to become self-reliant.
The Executive Secretary, Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board, Alhaji Umar Abubakar, stated this in Damaturu.
Abubakar said the programme, which was conducted in collaboration with relevant partners, would run for six months and cover diverse handcraft and technical skills.
He listed the skills to include tailoring, carpentry, tiling, shoe making, welding, solar installation and repair, as well as bricklaying.
According to him, the initiative is designed to eequip each Almajiri with practical competencies after completing Qur’anic studies, to reduce his vulnerability and improve his livelihood.
He said that the beneficiaries would also receive training in Arabic and English languages to enhance communication in their chosen trades.
The executive secretary added that participants would be provided with accommodation, feeding, and medical care throughout the duration of the programme.
Abubakar commended Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe for supporting the initiative, noting that it would promote inclusive education and skills development in the state.
Also speaking, the Rector, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Dr Ibrahim Bashir, said the institution was hosting the trainees and providing facilities for the programme.
Bashir said the students would be trained in between eight and 15 different skills, in line with national occupational standards.
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He said that the trainees would undergo certification at Levels 1 to 3 initially, with opportunities to progress to Levels 3 to 5 based on individual competence.
According to him, relevant awarding bodies would be invited to certify the trainees upon completion of the programme.
Ibrahim Haruna, one of the beneficiaries thanked the governor and the agency for giving them the opportunity.
He said the initiative would change the mindset of the general public, describing the pupils (Almajirai) memorising Qur’an in an informal setting as out of school children.
