Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad has condemned Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano’s governors for closing down school to observe Ramadan.
Ahmad made this known in a statement delivered on Wednesday.
She acknowledged the autonomy of the states in managing their education systems but insisted that “closing schools for Ramadan is unnecessary and detrimental to student learning.”
“There is no religious basis for shutting down schools during Ramadan. Even in countries like Saudi Arabia, which are recognised as Muslim nations, educational institutions continue to function normally during this period,” she said.
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According to UNICEF, Nigeria has 18.3 million out-of-school children, with Bauchi having the highest rate of 54 per cent, followed by Kebbi with 45 per cent. Katsina has 38 per cent, and Kano is fourth with 35 per cent.
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