Challenges of Integrating Qur’anic Schools (Al-Majiri Perspective) Into the Universal Basic Education (Ube) Programme in Borno State: A Study of Maiduguri Zone
Abstract
This paper assessed the Al-majiris (students) perspective on the challenges encountered on the process of integrating Qur’anic schools into UBE programme in Borno state with reference to Maiduguri Zone. Al-majiris are the key players of this current programme which is a re-attempt by Federal government of Nigeria in 1999 to integrate them. The objectives of the study are to examine the challenges of integrating Qur’anic schools into Universal Basic Education; UBE; Identify the importance or otherwise of the integration programme so that the society will feel its impact. Structured questionnaires were distributed to randomly selected 70 Qur’anic school students in Maiduguri Metropolis, Jere and Kaga Local government Areas. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as tables, frequencies and simple percentages. The findings of this research revealed that, most of the students (67.1%) were not aware of the integration program. However, many of the Al-majiris (57.1%) show non-readiness to participate in the integration programme. Notwithstanding, majority of the students (65.7%) stated that the expansion of their curriculum to accommodate western education subjects will affect their studies. Other challenges include inadequate funding in the provision of feeding, accommodation and teaching facilities. Therefore, with constant mobilization of Al-majiris to enlighten them on the aims of the programme, provision of adequate funding and maintenance of the Qur’anic schools are necessary. These recommendations may grantee proper integration of the systems.
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