From John Bassey, Gusau
The Government of Zamfara state under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to visit Morocco in order to study the model and approach used in transforming traditional Tsangaya schools into modern educational institutions.
In a statement issued by the information officer of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Comrade Jamilu Bello said the transformation agenda of the state government ranged from primary to secondary and tertiary institutions.
This development was made known by the Honourable Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Hon. Sulaiman Adamu Gummi, represented by the permanent Secretary, Garba Altine Dauran, during a weekly preaching session held in Gusau, the state capital.
He emphasized that the visit is part of the government’s broader efforts to reform the Tsangaya education system and integrate it into the mainstream modern education framework, while still preserving its Islamic heritage .
According to the Commissioner, the government is committed to improving the quality of education in Zamfara State and ensuring that children attending Tsangaya schools are not left behind in terms of academic and career opportunities.