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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support efforts aimed at providing formal education for Almajiri and out-of-school children across the country.

She made the appeal while receiving the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Mohammed Al-Balawi, at the State House in Abuja, stressing the need for strategic collaboration to address the growing number of vulnerable children without access to structured education.

According to the First Lady, such partnership would help integrate traditional Islamic teachings with Western education, particularly for Almajiri children in northern Nigeria, thereby improving their prospects and safeguarding the nation’s future.

“I work with women and vulnerable children in society, and my heart goes out to the Almajiri children up North. I believe they need better care,” she said.

Senator Tinubu warned that failure to address the educational gap among these children could worsen insecurity challenges, noting that investing in their development is critical to national stability.

“I believe we can still start to give them formal education. If we are able to do that, the future of Nigeria will be well secured,” she added.

She further highlighted the long-standing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, expressing confidence that enhanced cooperation in the education sector would strengthen ties and deliver mutual benefits.

Responding, Ambassador Al-Balawi expressed appreciation for the warm reception he has received since assuming duty in Nigeria five months ago, noting that his engagements with key government officials have been productive.

He said both countries share deep historical, cultural, and religious connections, which provide a strong foundation for expanding cooperation across critical sectors.

“As you are aware, our countries have strong relationships. We share religion, culture, and the potential to improve our ties and strengthen our economies,” the ambassador said.

Al-Balawi added that he looks forward to building stronger partnerships that would positively impact economic growth and development in both nations.

The meeting underscored the growing emphasis on international collaboration in tackling social challenges in Nigeria, particularly in education and child welfare.

The ambassador was accompanied on the visit by the Chief of Staff at the Saudi Embassy, Mohammed Bukar.

Efforts to reform the Almajiri system and reduce the number of out-of-school children have remained a priority for the Federal Government, with stakeholders increasingly advocating integrated approaches that combine religious and formal education.

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