Members of the House of Representatives have called on the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to immediately halt the repatriation of the Almajiri children to their states of origin, amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Igbere TV reports that the lawmakers made the call at plenary on Tuesday, following a motion sponsored by Rep. Aishatu Dukku.
According to Dukku, the repatriation of Almajiria children is against the fundamental human rights of any Nigerian to reside in any part of the country.
She also expressed concern over the mode of transportation the children were subjected to.
The lawmaker described it as dehumanising, stressing that the children were packed into a vehicle in the scorching sun.
The House also resolved to urge the Northern governors to ensure that the Almajiri children were captured in the Universal Basic and Technical Education System.
