By Uzair Adam Imam
“Mu Farka Youth Development Initiative,” in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and UNICEF, orchestrated an event that brought unparalleled joy to the faces of over two hundred children in Kano.
The grand enrollment ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Kano State Hisbah Board, Kano Municipal, unfolding a new chapter of education and sparking excitement and hope among the children and their families.
Nura Ahmad Muhammad, the Executive Director of Mu Farka Youth Development Initiative, radiated enthusiasm as he spoke about the collaborative effort with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and UNICEF.
The foundation’s achievement involved enrolling more than 240 children, a significant number of whom were Almajiri and girls who had discontinued their studies for various reasons.
As a beacon of educational empowerment, Mu Farka did not merely open the doors to classrooms but generously provided the children with essential reading materials, school bags, uniforms, and books.
The foundation has placed education at the forefront of its initiatives.
This includes specialised programmes designed to teach the girl child and Almajiri various businesses, all while ensuring their protection from any form of abuse.
Moreover, the foundation takes on the responsibility of safeguarding the health and well-being of these budding scholars.
Nura Ahmad Muhammad urged the government to lend its support to such noble initiatives, emphasising the significant role communities play in nurturing the moral upbringing of children.
The collaborative effort of Mu Farka, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and UNICEF showcased the potential for positive change when organisations and communities unite for a common cause.
The jubilant voices of the children echoed stories of newfound joy and opportunity
Fatima Tijjani from Dukawa, overwhelmed with happiness, expressed gratitude for being enrolled in school and fervently prayed for continued assistance from Allah.
She also appealed to the government to promote and support similar programmes.
Usman Muhammad, another excited beneficiary, pledged to do his best to make the most of the educational opportunity presented to him.
Zainab Sa`ad Muhammad, who had to pause her education due to financial constraints, now revels in the happiness of returning to the classroom.
Students have their choices – Hajiya Jamila
One notable aspect of Mu Farka’s initiative was affording the children the liberty to choose the school they wished to attend.
Hajiya Jamila Garba Umar, expressing her excitement, affirmed the importance of considering proximity to prevent future challenges associated with transportation.
Sheikh Nasir Abdullahi, the Imam of the Al-Hamsad Juma`a Mosque, applauded the event and called upon the government and affluent individuals in the community to join hands in supporting such impactful programs.
He stressed the crucial role parents play in ensuring that the children enrolled in school continue their educational journey.
