A video recently went viral. It showed 161 JSS1 students. They were crowded into one classroom. This happened at Turaki Model School in Sokoto. The clip sparked widespread anger. Many Nigerians criticized the state government. They accused the Governor of prioritizing pilgrims over students.
Severe Overcrowding Captured in Video
The video clearly depicted an overcrowded classroom. Students stood tightly, shoulder-to-shoulder. A man filming questioned the children. He asked their class and total number. The students loudly replied, “JSS1C — 161.”
The video quickly spread online. It garnered thousands of reactions in a few hours.
Governor Faces Criticism Over Hajj Funds
As the video gained traction, many Nigerians blamed the Sokoto State Governor. They cited alleged neglect of the education sector. The controversy intensified. Reports showed the state government gave 1,000 Saudi Riyals to 3,200 Hajj pilgrims. This amounts to about ₦450,000 per pilgrim. Critics argued that these funds could have improved classrooms. They could have hired more teachers. They could have expanded school infrastructure.
Public Outcry on Social Media
An X user re-shared the video. Their caption accused the governor of misplaced priorities. This post sparked a wider discussion. It covered poverty, poor learning conditions, and Northern Nigerian education. Commenters urged immediate intervention in public schools. They called the conditions “unsafe,” “inhumane,” and “unacceptable.”
