Senator Rochas Okorocha has lambasted governors over the unfair treatment of Almajiris.

He said; “The governors should help to educate these children, give them jobs, who knows one of them could be a President someday.”

“The governors and other rich Individuals should help transform the Almajiri system of Islamic education, instead of subjecting them to humiliation. Many of our prominent people now, were once, Almajiri.”

“The Almajiri system is not the problem but hunger and poverty. The system had its origin from the migration of Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.”

“When he migrated from Mecca, some people followed him in search of knowledge and they were catered for. They were not left hungry. They were fed. The abandoned children needed care while the system be reformed by all.”

“Some of us have excess that we don’t need .Channel such towards enhancing the living standard of such children. They are our children.”

“My Foundation has established schools in Kano, Yola, Zaria and Sokoto with the sole aim of providing education to the Almajiri.”