Northern state governors have banned the Almajiri system for fear the children could be exposed to Coronavirus.

They vowed never to allow the system persist any longer because of the social challenges associated with it including the perpetuation of poverty, illiteracy, insecurity and social disorder.

The Governors during the second meeting in one month via teleconferencing yesterday also called for more COVID-19 testing centres in the north.

The meeting was presided over by the Northern States Governors Forum Chairman, Governor SIMON LALONG of Plateau state.

The Governors unanimously decided to ban the Almajiri system and evacuate the children to their parents or states of origin.