The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria, CAN, on Sunday described the choice by some northern state governments to shut all colleges all through the Ramadan fasting interval as counterproductive.
This was contained in an announcement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja.
The Information Company of Nigeria, NAN, stories that some northern states, together with Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Bauchi, have directed that each one colleges stay closed throughout Ramadan.
Nonetheless, CAN believes such choices elevate severe issues about academic continuity, fairness, and the welfare of all residents, no matter their spiritual beliefs.
The affiliation said that the closures would disrupt schooling in a area already combating excessive charges of out-of-school kids—averaging 44 per cent—and would undermine equity in governance.
“The closure of faculties throughout these northern states, starting from nursery to tertiary ranges, for an prolonged interval will disrupt tutorial schedules and threaten the tutorial development of tens of millions of scholars.
“These states are already grappling with alarming charges of out-of-school kids, averaging 44 per cent in keeping with current knowledge, far exceeding the nationwide common.
“Such extended breaks threat deepening this disaster and undermining efforts to make sure entry to high quality schooling for all,” CAN mentioned.
Whereas affirming its respect for spiritual practices, CAN expressed dismay on the lack of broad session with stakeholders earlier than the choice was made.
It additional cited international examples, akin to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, the place colleges stay open throughout Ramadan with adjusted schedules.
