Hundreds of youths have gathered at the residence of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, seeking admission into the recently established Majidadi Institute of Islamic Research and Advancement.
These youth, who are Quranic memorisers hailing from all 44 Local Government Areas of the state, fall within the age range of 15 to 25 years.
They were observed at Senator Kwankwaso’s Bompai residence, registering their names for the admission process.
GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had reported the establishment of the Majidadi Institute of Islamic Research and Advancement comes as part of Kwankwaso’s efforts to address the challenges faced by Almajirai, who are often seen wandering the streets.
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Kwankwaso recently donated a building to serve as the institute, which is named after his late father.
He said the Quranic centre, named after his late father was meant to provide both formal and Quranic education to millions of Almajirai who had memorised the holy Quran.
According to him, these trained Almajirai will be certified with primary, secondary and diploma certificates.
He further explained that the enrolled Almajirai would undergo rigorous training in both English and Arabic studies, with which they would use the certificate to join the academia, as well as assist in their educational pursuit.
It was gathered that the centre has a curriculum in which men and women will be trained within the shortest possible time to enable them to get primary and secondary certificates, as well as give them diplomas in Islamic education that will enable them to secure admission into universities.
