Former almajiri boy graduates with university degree
A remarkable story of compassion and unity has emerged as Ahmad Isa, once a barefoot almajiri boy from Kano, has graduated from Federal University Dutse. His journey from the streets to earning a Second Class Upper degree in Criminology and Security Studies highlights how acts of kindness can bridge ethnic divides in Nigeria. Ahmad Isa credits his transformation to the support of Mr. Alan Maiyaki, a civil servant who sponsored his education from primary school through university. The story has inspired many, including Isa’s family and teachers, who celebrate his achievement as a symbol of hope and possibility.
What we know
- Ahmad Isa was a roaming almajiri boy in Dutse, Kano State, before being helped by Mr. Alan Maiyaki.
- Maiyaki enrolled Isa in public primary and secondary schools, paid for his JAMB exam, and covered all university fees.
- Isa graduated with a Second Class Upper degree in Criminology and Security Studies from Federal University Dutse.
- While studying, Isa also learned tailoring and now runs a shop with five apprentices.
- Family and teachers, including his mother Halima Isa and Islamic teacher Malam Hassan Yalawawa, expressed immense pride and gratitude for his achievement.
