ZANZIBAR, Oct. 28 -- ZANZIBAR First Vice-President Othman Masoud Othman has urged parents, teachers and guardians to combine religious and secular education to raise children who uphold moral values, respect others and contribute to peace and national development.

He said children needed proper guidance from an early age to develop strong character and a sense of responsibility towards society.

Mr Othman made the remarks during the graduation ceremony of Al-Ssa-Aadah School and Madrasa at Chimba Mpambani, in Tumbe Constituency, North Pemba Region.

“By raising our children properly and supervising their upbringing, we will create a society that fears God and avoids selfish interests,” he said.

He said combining religious in...