Wrong Teaching of Islamic Studies Contributed to Emergence of Boko Haram – Governor Zulum

 

The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has revealed what brought about Boko Haram.

 

According to him, the improper teaching of Islamic studies contributed to the emergence of Boko Haram insurgency in the state.

 

Zulum stated this while declaring open a summit on reforming the Almajiri Education System in Borno on Wednesday.

 

He noted that the summit is aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria.

 

He said to curtail the adverse effects associated with Almajiri education; Borno State Government has established the Arabic and Sangaya Education Board, introducing a unified curriculum for Sangaya and Islamic schools.

 

“The Sangaya Reform is a great development and will give Almajiri a better chance in life, particularly the introduction of integrating western education, vocational, numeracy and literacy skills into the centres, which are also described as Almajiri and Islamic schools,” Zulum said.

 

He added, “Distinguished guests and esteemed educationists, the government intends to streamline the informal and formal education systems to quality integrated Sangaya school for admission into colleges and universities.”