Educational Insights3 min read2026-05-24

Jigawa Community Expels Cleric Who Opposed Western Education

A community in Jigawa State has expelled a religious cleric who preached against Western education and discouraged the enrollment of children in conventional schools. The decision was announced by a local lawmaker during an event...

Azeez

Azeez

24 May 2026

Jigawa Community Expels Cleric Who Opposed Western Education
Key takeaways
  • A community in Jigawa State has expelled a religious cleric who preached against Western education and discouraged the enrollment of children in conventional schools.
  • The decision was announced by a local lawmaker during an event organized by the state’s education board in collaboration with UNICEF and the European Union.
  • Expulsion of the Cleric Ado Yakubu, a member of the Jigawa State House of Assembly representing the Gwaram constituency, revealed the expulsion during an event organized by the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in collaboration with UNICEF and supported by the European Union (EU) .

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