Miri Ward in Bauchi Local Government Area of the State, Left Behind -By Mary Bawa

Sir, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Muhammad Abdulkadir Kauran Bauchi over the time, the good people of Miri Ward in the State have cried enough, having been left behind in almost everything particularly, in terms of infrastructure, empowerment among other areas of developments.

Education is paramount. In Nigeria today, once you do not attend school or sit in a class room to be taught by a teacher or Lecturer, you are being regarded as an illiterate (Jahili, in Hausa language).

It is the reason why education especially in Nigeria is necessary, hence the need to make necessary provisions for these schools so that children especially in the North, are able to attend as there are a numerous number of “Out of School Children”. They are roaming on the streets, begging and involving in all manner of hardships which a 30 year old man cannot withstand, just to make a living and support their parents at home.

It is even more worrisome that these out of school children become victims of circumstances. They get killed, maltreated and sexually harassed.
Rafin Tambari village in Miri Ward of Bauchi State has been left behind. The existing Primary School has now been dilapidated. It now looks like a place where even a rich man cannot keep nor feed his dogs in.

The Pupils get hit by the sun during the day, and get beaten by the rain too. The Children/Pupils suffer all these as a result of the inability of the Bauchi State Government to make the place a little bit conducive for learning, thereby forcing some of these children to quit School and focus on begging, everywhere on the streets.

Should we continue this way? Absolutely No. These Children have the right to School. These Children are termed as the Leaders of Tomorrow for God’s sake. They deserve a better Future. They deserve a better Nigeria where Education is valued.

Amina, a Pupil of the Tambari Model Primary School decries: “I prefer to beg or hawk because it seems to pay off. Anytime I go to School, it is as if I am wasting my time. Only few teachers are coming. The few who come, are not even comfortable. They get to stand throughout whenever they are in School. No cheers to sit, No Staff room for them. Only few teachers are now left struggling with us.

“So, I prefer to hawk. Because, we seem to be forgotten. As you can see, the building has collapsed, no chairs to sit. We sit on the floor to be able to learn. The Zinks are off the remaining building”

Hmmmm! Imagine a child of just 10years losing interest and hope on the Educational system of the Country, Nigeria. It calls for concern.

Without a doubt, the Bauchi State Government has done well over the time in the State. Particularly, on roads construction. Most especially on the road that links the Sabon Kaura and Rafin Tambari Village. This effort by the Government of Bala Abdulkadir is not taken for granted by the people of the State most especially for the people of the Rafin Tambari Community where there is also a linkage of these constructions.

Sir, the People of Rafin Tambari, in Miri Ward of the State, contribute some percentage of votes too, hence the need to make necessary renovations and employ more teachers in the said Primary School, especially now that you are seeking re-election come 18th March, 2023. Even a pledge can go a long way.

Mary Bawa writes from Mass Communication Department of the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi State, and can be contacted via;
nmabawamary@gmail.com