The Nigerian Tribune story claims that Dr. Bitrus Pogu, the National President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has emphasized the link between social instability and illiteracy, pointing out how ignorant youth have been taken advantage of during peaceful demonstrations.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
“For instance, during the protests against governance processes, many arrested youths were used as tools of terror,” Dr. Pogu revealed, adding that “they were given weapons and ordered to burn shops, attack properties, and create havoc.”
In advocating for educational reform, Dr. Pogu emphasized the crucial role of legislation. “We need a National Assembly strong enough to pass such a law and a president courageous enough to declare it as the future of Nigeria,” he stated. He further argued that there are better alternatives to the current system, noting that “instead of wasting young lives, they can receive Islamic education as part of a standard school curriculum rather than roaming as Almajiri beggars destined to fall into criminality.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
