Borno State To Unveil Unified School Curriculum For Enhanced Education

The Chairman of the Arabic and Sangaya Education Board, Khalifa Sheikh Abdul Fattah has presented a unified curriculum for Arabic and Sangaya learning schools in avid to strength education in the state.

The board was established on December 8, 2021, with its chairman and 13 members to restructure and elevate Arabic, Islamiya education across all 27 local governments in Borno State.

The initiative, endorsed by His Excellency, is to address the longstanding challenge of the absence of a unified curriculum in Islamic schools, ensuring a standardised and improved learning experience for students.

The chairman of the board stated this during the presentation, stressing that the curriculum was rooted in Imam Malik School of Thought, and encompasses subjects like Arabic, Quran, fikhu, Hadith, Sirah, and Tawheed.

“This strategic move is a testament to visionary leadership, fostering educational excellence in Islamic schools across the state,” he said.

Governor Zulum emphasized the critical role of education in addressing the root causes of insecurity in Borno State, stating the impact of improper teaching on the emergence of Boko Haram.

He said; “the government is committed to ensuring that scholars adhere to the teachings of the Holy Quran and Hadith.

“With over 1,000 Islamic schools in the state, the recently established Board has profiled Sangaya and Islamic learning centers, receiving substantial support of approximately one billion Naira from the government. This financial backing aims to streamline activities and contribute to the re-radicalisation of young people.”

Governor Zulum praised the newly introduced curriculum for Sangaya and Islamic schools, expressing the intention to review and implement it effectively.

He said; “the matter will be brought to the State Executive Council for consideration, with plans to release a policy statement for widespread adoption.”

Additionally, the Governor highlighted the establishment of high Islamic colleges in various LGAs, which include Gubio, Ngala, Dikwa, Mafa, Kwaya-Kusar, Biu, and Damboa while the ongoing construction are Magumeri, Damasak, Kukawa, and Monguno.

He also stated that the transformation of Maiduguri Arabic Teachers College into Al-Azhar Institute would be supported by Al-Azhar Institute from Cairo.

The newly remodelised Arabic Teacher College, now Al-Azhar will have a capacity for 10,000 students if expanded and would prioritise equal representation and competitiveness in admissions, opening opportunities for candidates from other states.

The Governor affirmed the commitment to constructing learning centres in all local governments before the end of the tenure.

Mercy Chukwudiebere