As part of effort to ensure sustained implementation of its Free and Compulsory Basic Primary and Secondary Education, Kano state government has moved to decongest Almajiri schools, as arrangements have been finalized for the official evacuation of Almajiri pupils to their respective states/local government for onward reunion with their families.

Already, preparations have been concluded for the handing over of 432 Almajiris to the Katsina state government scheduled to take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Kano/Katsina border.

A press statement signed by the commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba indicated that the measure is taken considering that since the closure of all primary and secondary schools three weeks ago, the Almajiri seminaries remain congested with pupils having no shelter and nowhere to go. 

He said the measure, which was also adopted after due consultation, is in line with its proactive measures to control the spread of the deadly virus in the state.

The commissioner pointed out that the state government is in contact with other states to see the successful evacuation of the Almajiri to their states of origin.

The states include 
Katsina  432
Yobe 63 
Kaduna 198
 Jigawa 663 
Bauchi 101 
Zamfara 01 
Gombe 09
 Nassarawa, 10
 Kano state 117 
Niger republic 01

Malam Garba assured that the exercise would be a continuous until all the Almajiris are evacuated and sent to their states of origin.

He called on the public to religiously observe the stay at home order and personal hygiene in order to be safe.