Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called for the integration of Arabic education into Nigeria’s educational curriculum, saying graduates from Arabic speaking countries should enjoy equal recognition and opportunities within the nation’s education system. The governor made the call while receiving a delegation of Saudi Arabian businessmen and leaders of Nigerian students studying in Saudi […]
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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called for the integration of Arabic education into Nigeria’s educational curriculum, saying graduates from Arabic speaking countries should enjoy equal recognition and opportunities within the nation’s education system.
The governor made the call while receiving a delegation of Saudi Arabian businessmen and leaders of Nigerian students studying in Saudi universities at the Government House in Bauchi. The delegation was led by the Director of the Centre for Sunnah Studies in Africa, Dr. Shuaibu Abubakar Idris, during a visit aimed at exploring investment opportunities and strengthening educational ties.
Mohammed expressed concern over what he described as the gradual neglect of Northern Nigeria’s long standing Arabic educational heritage, noting that the region has maintained strong educational, religious and cultural links with the Arab world for decades.
He said preserving and strengthening those ties would ensure that graduates of Arabic education receive appropriate recognition within Nigeria’s educational framework and enjoy equal opportunities with graduates of other institutions.
The governor also recalled that Bauchi State once operated a flourishing Arabic College in Alkaleri but lamented that the institution was abandoned by successive administrations. He stressed the need to revive similar institutions to promote quality Arabic education and expand learning opportunities for future generations.
Earlier, Dr. Idris said the delegation’s visit was to introduce Saudi Arabian businessmen interested in investing in Bauchi State. He noted that the investors were exploring partnership opportunities that could support the state’s economic growth and development.
He also briefed the governor on the activities of the Centre for Sunnah Studies in Africa and its continued support for Bauchi State students studying in Saudi Arabia.
Representatives of the Nigerian students thanked Governor Mohammed for his support and pledged to apply the knowledge and experience gained abroad to the development of Bauchi State and Nigeria.
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