Hajj seat
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has honoured the overall winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musabaqa), Hafsat Muhammad-Sada, with a Hajj slot for her and her mother, a foreign scholarship, a plot of land, and a cash reward.
The award recognised her outstanding performance at the competition recently held in Borno.
The Governor also gifted plots of land and cash rewards to other winners in various recitation categories, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature.
The beneficiaries, who represented Kano State at the national competition, were received by the Governor at the Government House, Kano, where he commended them for bringing honour to the state.
Yusuf described the achievement as a testament to Kano State’s rich Islamic heritage and commitment to promoting Islamic education and moral values.
He reaffirmed his administration’s support for Qur’anic schools, Islamic scholars, and faith-based initiatives aimed at nurturing morally upright citizens.
Sheikh Shehi Mai Hula, Chairman of the Musabaqa Board of Trustees, and Alhaji Aliyu Harazimi Umar, representing the Emir of Kano, congratulated Yusuf and the people of Kano State on the achievement.
He expressed optimism for more success in future competitions.
Hafsat’s mother thanked the governor for the recognition and support, saying it would encourage more youths to embrace Qur’anic studies.
