Governor Uba Sani has called for developing a framework for the reinvention of Islamic education to align with global dynamics in equipping youths with life skills.
The governor made the call while addressing a three-day conference on Islamic Learning and Scholarship in Africa, organised by Arewa House in conjunction with the `Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)` in Kaduna.
Mr Sani described it as timely and apt in projecting the contribution of the Muslim world to global knowledge, noting that the Sokoto Caliphate held the distinction of being a leading contributor of knowledge in Africa.
He said famous Islamic reformer Usman Bin Fodio and his brother Sheikh Abdullahi Fodio made enduring contributions to moral leadership, spiritual knowledge, agriculture and commerce.
He emphasised that it was important to equip young people with skills that would enable them to compete globally and contribute meaningfully to society.
Speaking at the event, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad…