The Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (FULDAN) has called on the Federal Government to address the ongoing crisis affecting the Fulani community in the country.
The Independent Mirror reports that the National Chairman of FULDAN, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Dan Umma, made this appeal during the Northwest Zone Stakeholders’ Meeting held from May 2 to 3, 2025, in Kano.
Dan Umma identified illiteracy as a major challenge facing the Fulani people in Nigeria and urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to tackle the issue.
He emphasized that nomadic education is essential for the emancipation and development of the Fulani community.
FULDAN also tasked the Federal Government with taking swift action to address the broader challenges affecting Fulanis across the country.
In his remarks, former FULDAN Chairman, Muhammad Dan Ali, expressed disappointment over what he described as the government’s inadequate efforts in combating illiteracy among the Fulani population.
He called for contributions from all stakeholders toward national development.
The event was attended by FULDAN chairmen from the Northwest region, including representatives from Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Sokoto states.
