NAPAAIS Launches 60-Day Registration for Islamic Schools

Sheikh Muhammed AbdulGafar, the National President of the National Association of Proprietors of Arabic and Islamic Schools (NAPAAIS), announced a 60-day initiative to register Islamic schools in Nigeria during a press conference in Abuja. This initiative aims to improve the security, integration, and sustainable development of these schools.

AbdulGafar highlighted that the lack of reliable data on Arabic and Islamic schools has hindered their visibility and access to government support. The proposed database will include details such as school names, proprietors, locations, pupil and teacher numbers, facilities, and subjects taught.

Registered schools will receive unique NAPAAIS identification numbers, with physical verification of 10 percent of registered schools. The association also plans to develop a five-year strategic plan from 2027 to 2031 and a cooperative scheme to support weaker institutions.

Furthermore, AbdulGafar called for reforms in the Almajiri education system, advocating for comprehensive changes rather than abolition, including a curriculum that integrates Qur’anic studies with essential subjects.