Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has called for the integration of Arabic education into Nigeria’s education system to ensure graduates of Arabic-speaking universities enjoy equal recognition and opportunities.
The governor made the appeal while receiving a delegation of Nigerian students studying in Saudi Arabian universities during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Bauchi.
The delegation, led by the Director of the Centre for Sunnah Studies in Africa, Dr. Shuaibu Idris, said the visit was to appreciate Governor Mohammed’s commitment to education and update him on the Centre’s activities, particularly its support for Bauchi students studying in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking during the meeting, Mohammed expressed concern over the gradual decline of Northern Nigeria’s long-standing Arabic educational heritage, noting that the region has maintained strong educational, religious, and cultural ties with the Arab world for generations.
He said incorporating Arabic education into the national curriculum would give graduates of Arabic-speaking institutions equal opportunities while strengthening the country’s education sector.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reviving the abandoned Arabic College in Alkaleri to expand access to quality Arabic education and preserve the region’s educational legacy.
In response, the students thanked Governor Mohammed for his continued support and encouragement, pledging to use the knowledge and experience gained in Saudi Arabia to contribute to the development of Bauchi State and Nigeria after completing their studies.
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