NUJ  Sokoto Urges Parents, Govts to Priotise  Children’s Welfare

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has joined the rest of the country in commemorating the 2025 Children’s Day, calling for greater parental responsibility and reforms in the Almajiri education system.

In a statement by Chairman Usman Mohammed Binji and Secretary Muhammad Nasir Bello, the NUJ emphasised the critical role of parents, guardians, and caregivers in shaping the lives of children.

The Council urged families to invest more in the moral, spiritual, and emotional development of their children, beyond material provision.

The NUJ also called on the government to intensify efforts towards improving the Almajiri system of education, integrating both Qur’anic and basic formal education, while ensuring the welfare, safety, and dignity of the children enrolled.

A reformed and well-funded Almajiri education system, the Council noted, would help curb street begging, reduce illiteracy, and equip children with both religious and practical knowledge.  The NUJ appealed to policymakers, traditional institutions, religious leaders, and development partners to work collaboratively in designing and implementing child-friendly programmes and initiatives.