Reports indicate that Northern Nigeria is facing a significant crisis of poverty and widespread begging, with alarming numbers of out-of-school children seen begging outside mosques after Friday prayers. This situation has been underscored by social critic Dr. Bello Galadanchi, who is calling for urgent intervention to address the root causes of this issue.
The normalization of seeing groups of children begging on the streets poses a threat to the region’s future potential, raising concerns about the untapped talents among these young individuals who could become future professionals such as engineers, doctors, and leaders. The increase in child beggars highlights a systemic issue that is not just the responsibility of the government, but also society at large.
Galadanchi emphasizes the role of digital education in promoting accountability and has indicated plans to release a video to raise awareness about this ongoing crisis. The rising numbers of underprivileged children and the societal indifference to their circumstances signify a deep-seated problem that requires collective action to prevent further escalation.
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