Zanzibar vice-president backs combining religious and general education
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily News
Illustrative image · Şeyhmus Kino · Pexels · Licence PexelsZanzibar First Vice-President Othman Masoud Othman urges families and teachers to combine religious teaching and general education to foster responsibility and respect for others among children. He defended the approach at a graduation ceremony at Al-Ssa-Aadah School and Madrasa in Chimba Mpambani, in the North Pemba region, according to the Daily News.
Zanzibar First Vice-President Othman Masoud Othman called on parents, teachers and guardians to combine religious teaching with general education to raise children who are responsible and committed to moral values. He was speaking at the graduation ceremony of Al-Ssa-Aadah School and Madrasa in Chimba Mpambani, in Tumbe constituency, northern Pemba, according to the Daily News.
Othman said that this dual education could prepare leaders and professionals to perform their duties honestly and respect the rights of others. He also cited corruption and oppression among the practices that well-guided children should learn to reject.
The vice-president presented certificates to 14 pupils who had completed their pre-primary cycle. He praised the school’s management for its work in the moral education and spiritual development of children.
