Northern State Governors launch Almajiri Exchange Program

The decision of governors of the northern states in Nigeria to return Almajiri kids to their "states of origin" has been met with controversy. While some have supported the move, others have strongly criticized it and termed it an Exchange Program. 

I am quite confused on the governors' stand on the case of Almajiris, particularly in this Covid-19 era and what could have prompted their "timely" decision. 

I wouldn't want to bother my little brain with the process of repatriating these expatriates, many of which have been in foreign land looking for greener pastures for years. However, I'm wondering how these states and their governors aim to reunite children that left their homes and parents at a young age, some as old as 4 years, after spending several years in the abroad. 

So a 4-year-old boy leaves Borno for Kano without not really knowing his parents. After 6 years of hustling in the city, the government of Kano decides to return him to a family he barely knows. 

• Now, how does the government intent to locate his family in a country we all know has no database? 
• What happens to the repatriated hustlers after their return to their state of origin? 
• How does the government intends to integrate then back into the community withiut becoming a menace. 

These are some of my concerns and factors the governments should consider before launching their Almajiri Exchange Program in full scale. 

Anyways, what do I even know sef. 

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