Kano recruits 60 Qur’anic teachers to strengthen Almajiri schools- About 60 Qur'anic teachers have been employed by the Kano state government - According to the state ministry of education, the Qur'anic teachers were employed across the 15 Almajiri Model Schools in the state - The development is said to be part of the effort of Governor Umar Ganduje to eradicate street-begging PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed The Kano government on Tuesday, August 25, disclosed that it has employed 60 Qur’anic teachers known as Alarammas across the 15 Almajiri Model Schools in the state. This disclosure was made by the state’s commissioner of education, Malam Sanusi Kiru, who said the development was part of the Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led government's resolution to strengthen the almajri education in Kano. The commissioner also said that the employment of the 60 Qur'anic teachers is with immediate effect. Read also Kogi guber: Huge number of APC aspirants is due to my efforts, says Gov Bello He stressed that the employment of the teachers will further help in curbing street-begging in the state and facilitate more coordinated Qur'anic learning. “The employment has further demonstrated the governor’s genuine commitment toward eradicating street begging and uncoordinated establishment of Qur’anic schools in the state without provision of basic facilities,” the commissioner said. Kiru also said necessary facilities would be provided which will enable the Almajiri children to memorise the Holy Qur’an and get basic education requirements in a decent and secured environment which will be provided. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported how Governor Ganduje decried the treatment of almajiri children, saying the street urchins are being used for unnecessary publicity instead of them to be received with open arms. Speaking at a media briefing, Ganduje said the almajiri in Kano were returned back to their home states "in good faith" and in accordance to procedures of Northern Governors' Forum. Read also Do not compare yourself with others - Immigration boss gives 10 rules to a successful career He, however, raised an eyebrow against "noises" being made by his northern colleagues, adding that Kano state does not make politics out the repatriation of the kid beggars as some neighbouring state governments do. Benue IDPs: Education amidst crisis | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - About 60 Qur'anic teachers have been employed by the Kano state government - According to the state ministry of education, the Qur'anic teachers were employed across the 15 Almajiri Model Schools in the state - The development is said to be part of the effort of Governor Umar Ganduje to eradicate street-begging PAY ATTENTION PAY ATTENTION Legit.ng Benue IDPs: Education amidst crisis