Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has hosted Tsangaya teachers from across the state to a special Iftar at the Government House, Gombe.
The event, held on March 8, was part of the governor’s tradition of engaging with citizens during Ramadan, fostering peace and strengthening ties with the Muslim community.
Addressing the gathering after the Iftar, Governor Yahaya reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Tsangaya teachers and Almajiri children, stressing the importance of Qur’anic education in societal development.
“As a government, we recognize the critical role that Tsangaya schools play in the moral and educational development of our children. That is why we have prioritized their welfare through various interventions, including the construction of Tsangaya schools and their free enrollment in the Go-Health programme,” he said.
He further disclosed that his administration had forwarded a bill to address the needs of Almajiri and out-of-school children, pledging continued investment in facilities to integrate them into formal education and remove them from the streets.
Speaking on behalf of the Tsangaya teachers, Goni Mai Babban Allo commended the governor for his unwavering support for the Almajiri system. He highlighted interventions such as the construction of Tsangaya schools, installation of solar streetlights, and integration into the state’s healthcare programme under the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (Go-Health).
In recognition of his efforts, the Forum of the Alaramma conferred the title of Khadimul Qur’an (Servant of the Qur’an) on Governor Yahaya.
Earlier, Special Adviser on Tsangaya and Almajiri Education, Sayyada Amina Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, urged Tsangaya scholars to pray for continued peace and development in the state.
The event featured goodwill messages from representatives of Tsangaya communities, including Alaramma Mu’azzam, Goni Musa Muazu, and Alaramma Malam Mustapha.
