Top Islamic Scholar Advocates for Reusable Textbooks in Nigerian Private Schools
Renowned Nigerian Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abdlganeey Akewukowo Alalubosa Al-Adabiy, has sparked a conversation about the economic and environmental implications of disposable textbooks in private schools. Speaking at an education program in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Akewukowo emphasized the need for reusable textbooks, allowing students to pass them down to their younger siblings.
The scholar's remarks were prompted by the common practice of private schools selling textbooks that students are required to write in, rendering them unusable for future students. Sheikh Akewukowo questioned the logic behind this practice, stating, "Explain to me how it makes sense that I will buy a textbook for my daughter this session and the next session, her brother is going into the same class and he cannot repeat that textbook and I need to buy that textbook all over again."
Sheikh Akewukowo's advocacy for reusable textbooks resonates with concerns about sustainability and financial prudence in education. As the Nigerian education system continues to evolve, this debate highlights the importance of considering the environmental and economic impact of educational resources.
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