It has been six years since the Almajri Integrated Model Boarding School situated at Gagi village Sokoto South Local Government Area of Sokoto State was established with the promotion of learning of Islamic religious knowledge and western education at its core.
Commissioned on April, 10 2012 by the then President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the school was the first of its kind built by the federal government to provide equal access to qualitative education for the almajiri.
With the disturbing trend of almajiris who roam the streets begging for alms, the school was targeted at creating atmosphere that is conducive for them to get the requisite education and become productive in the society.
To effectively combine traditional Islamic tutelage and conventional education, the historic school was equipped with facilities such as computer room, science laboratory, recitation hall,…
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