Members of the House of Representatives have called on the federal government to immediately intervene and stop the repatriation of almajiri to their states of origin.
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This was part of the resolutions of the lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary at the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja.
The house made the call, following a motion sponsored by a member, Aishatu Dukku.
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According to Dukku, the repatriation of the children is against the fundamental human rights of any Nigerian to reside in any part of the country.
She also expressed concern over how the children are being transported.
The lawmaker described it as dehumanising, stressing that the children are packed into vehicles in scorching sun.
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The house also resolved to urge northern governors to ensure that the children are captured in the Universal Basic and Technical Education System.
Some governors in the north have repatriated hundreds of almajiri to their states of origin, as a measure to check the transmission of COVID-19 in their states.
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However, some of them have tested positive for Coronavirus upon arrival at their states of origin, while those whose tests returned negative, were allowed to reunite with the society.
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