There are indications that Kebbi State government may not achieve its target of reaching all its pupils in primary and secondary schools under its recently introduced virtual learning programme, following the coronavirus pandemic.
Learning was brought to halt in the state like other parts of the country, which led to the introduction of e-learning through which pupils- students are taught while at home, through electronic media.
An investigation by Caliphate Trust showed that the government may fail to reach out to the targeted 93, 000 pupils as some parents give little or no attention to the programme.
A scrapped dealer in the state capital, Birnin Kebbi, and father of three, Mallam Bala, said since when schools were closed he has engaged his children to assist him in his business.
He explained that the three children, who are in primary school, have been in the field buying scrapped metal and plastic materials for him.
He said although he was aware of the programme, he could not afford to allow them to participate because it would affect his business.
He further argued that he would be forced to pay someone to assist him in the business if allowed them to participate in the e-learning programme.
Also speaking to Caliphate Trust on phone, a father of two, Mohammed Aliyu,, said he was not aware of such programme taking place in the state.
Aliyu, who hails from Yauri, said as a fisherman and a farmer, he always carried his children to any of his occupations.
He said he believed his children were not also aware of the programme since they never told him about it.
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