THE CENTRE for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed school uniforms and other learning materials to pupils of Bakin Kamanda Nomadic School in Danshoshiya Community, Kiru LGA of Kano State.
The exercise, held on Thursday, was led by the Executive Director of CITAD, Y. Z. Ya’u, who explained that the gesture is aimed at supporting education in hard-to-reach rural communities, particularly among Fulani nomads.
According to Ya’u, encouraging school attendance among the pupils requires providing basic learning needs such as uniforms, books, and pencils.
“We supported the pupils with 100 uniforms today,” he said, further noting that lack of education remains a major factor contributing to insecurity. He also stressed that supporting education would help reduce involvement in criminal activities.
“It is no longer news that many individuals engaged in banditry and other crimes are linked to lack of education. Supporting education will help curb insecurity,” he added.
Ya’u called on government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts in supporting schools across the state, especially in underserved communities.
He assured that CITAD would sustain such interventions within its capacity, noting that a similar exercise had earlier been carried out in Sumaila Local Government Area. He added that the organisation remains committed to supporting communities while drawing government attention to areas in need of intervention.
Ealier In his remarks, the Village Head of Dangora, Yusuf Harisu, who represented the District Head of Kiru, urged parents to prioritise their children’s education.
He emphasised that while Islamic education remains important, Western education is equally vital for Fulani nomadic children, as it equips them to better support their families and avoid social vices.
Also speaking, the Headmaster of Bakin Kamanda Nomadic School, Nasiru Ibrahim Dangora, expressed appreciation for the support from CITAD.
He, however, highlighted several challenges facing the school, including inadequate classrooms, shortage of teachers for over 300 registered pupils, lack of toilets, and absence of learning aids such as toys to motivate the children.
On his part, the Deputy Director of Nomadic Education at the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board, Ghali Sulaiman, commended CITAD for the initiative, noting that he had not witnessed such an intervention in the school since its establishment.
He praised the organisation for focusing on hard-to-reach communities, as previously demonstrated in Sumaila, to promote inclusive education.
Ghali further stated that the commitment of the Kano State Government education reforms to education is evident in the construction of nomadic schools across the state.
He urged parents to play an active role in ensuring their children acquire formal education, noting that nomadic livelihoods such as cattle rearing and trade increasingly require formal knowledge to thrive.
