From Salim Umar Ibrahim, Kano
The Kano State government has announced a strategic partnership with Muslim Charity for the United Kingdom to enhance Islamic education in the state.
The collaboration aims to support Islamiyya schools with modern learning materials and improve overall educational standards.
The Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education, Kano State, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, said the initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to strengthen the education sector.
He emphasised that the partnership will help address critical challenges facing Islamic education and ensure that Islamiyya schools receive the necessary support for effective teaching and learning.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, when he received a delegation from Muslim Charity for the United Kingdom.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to revitalise the education sector and highlighted the state of emergency on education declared by the Kano State government.
Dr Makoda expressed optimism that the partnership would further enhance Islamic education, especially within the Islamiyya school system, which is already structured under a dedicated board to maintain educational quality, noting that the engagement would focus on providing modern learning materials to improve students’ performance.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Dr Samira Abubakar Abdullahi, leader of Muslim Charity for the United Kingdom, explained that the organisation is actively working in Nigeria to support education and healthcare initiatives.
She stated that their contributions include school renovation programmes, educational development projects, and healthcare services.
“We are here at the ministry to discuss areas of collaboration and to brief the honorable commissioner about our activities,” she said.
This partnership marks a crucial step in strengthening Islamic education in Kano State, reflecting the government’s dedication to collaborating with organisations that share its vision for educational reform.
