The North-East Development Commission (NEDC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV), Ngala, has launched a two-week capacity-building workshop for 100 Tsangaya and Islamiyyah teachers in Gombe State to promote modern teaching techniques and strengthen peacebuilding through education.
The workshop, held in Kwami Local Government Area, has the theme, “Modern Techniques of Teaching Arabic for Peacebuilding,” with participants drawn from the 11 local government areas of the state.
Declaring the training open, the NEDC Gombe State Coordinator, Architect Usman Mohammed, said the initiative was part of the commission’s efforts to improve the quality of education and strengthen teachers’ professional capacity across the North-East.
He explained that the programme would equip participants with modern instructional skills and practical knowledge to improve teaching and learning in Tsangaya and Islamiyyah schools.
Representing Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Gombe State Commissioner for Education, Associate Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening basic education and skills development.
Professor Maigari said integrating modern teaching methods with traditional Arabic education would improve students’ reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills.
She added that introducing practical learning activities, including Arabic calligraphy, would stimulate learners’ interest and enhance their educational experience.
The commissioner urged participants to remain committed to the training and apply the knowledge acquired to improve educational standards and contribute to the development of the state.
Similarly, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Tsangaya Education, Sayyada Amina Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, reaffirmed the government’s support for initiatives aimed at improving Tsangaya education.
She assured the organisers of the administration’s continued cooperation to ensure that the programme achieved its objectives.
The Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Hassan Bello, represented by Dr Gambo Adamu Aliyu, commended the NEDC for providing the opportunity to strengthen the capacity of Tsangaya teachers.
He expressed optimism that the training would improve teachers’ instructional skills and encourage the adoption of modern educational practices in Tsangaya schools.
The Director of the Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Professor Mai Abubakar, said the 100 participants were selected from across the state’s 11 local government areas.
He explained that the training was designed to equip the teachers with relevant knowledge and skills to improve Arabic language instruction and the overall quality of Tsangaya and Islamiyyah education.
Speaking on behalf of the Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Professor Kasimu Alkali also appreciated the Gombe State Government and the NEDC for their support towards improving the education of Almajirai and Tsangaya teachers.
The organisers disclosed that similar training programmes had been conducted in Borno, Yobe and Bauchi states, adding that the initiative would be extended to other states in the North-East.
The participants are expected to receive certificates upon successful completion of the two-week workshop.
The initiative is expected to strengthen teachers’ professional competence, promote modern Arabic language teaching methods and support peacebuilding through inclusive and improved education across the region.
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