Bauchi First Lady calls for integration of religious and western education
By Amina Umar
The First Lady of Bauchi State, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has called for collective efforts by government, parents and other stakeholders to promote both religious and Western education as a means of improving access to quality education in the state.
She made the call while commissioning the Sheikh Tahir Tsangaya Model School in Kangere, Bauchi State.
Dr. Aisha Bala said greater collaboration among stakeholders would help address the challenges of out of school children and youth unemployment, while creating opportunities for sustainable development and reducing the hardship faced by communities in Northern Nigeria.
She urged the school management and other stakeholders to remain committed to ensuring effective administration of the institution and the delivery of quality education to the pupils.
In his goodwill message, a representative of the Algerian Embassy, Dr. Fatihi, conveyed his country’s goodwill and assured the organisers of its support for initiatives aimed at promoting education.
Also speaking, Professor Ibrahim Ahmad Makari observed that Tsangaya schools had suffered neglect over the years, urging parents, government and other stakeholders to work together towards their effective management and sustainability.
Professor Ibrahim Ahmad commended the First Lady for the initiative and called on relevant authorities to ensure proper maintenance of the facility for the benefit of present and future generations.
Earlier in her, the Director of Al-Muhibbah Foundation, Hajiya Ladi Ibrahim Tomas, commended Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed for partnering with the Sheikh Tahir Usman Foundation to establish the school and promote access to quality education.
She urged the Sheikh Tahir Usman Foundation to ensure proper management of the institution and maintain high educational standards.
Hajiya Ladi Ibrahim also encouraged the pupils to remain focused on their studies and take advantage of the educational opportunity to build a better future.
