Winner
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Buhari Sunusi Idris, who represented the state and emerged winner of the male category of the 39th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said Buhari triumphed with an outstanding score of 98.2%, defeating participants from 34 states.
The 2024 prestigious competition was held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi, on Saturday.
Yusuf expressed delight at the feat achieved by Idris and announced plans to host a grand reception for him as he was given a Hajj slot right from the time he emerged the winner at state level and national candidate of the competition as a token of appreciation for his remarkable achievement.
He said Kano remains the “home of the Holy Qur’an,” reaffirming the state’s leading role in Islamic scholarship and excellence in Qur’anic recitation.
The governor encouraged him to continue propagating the teachings of the Qur’an and
called on the Muslim Ummah to intensify prayers for peace, unity and harmony in the country.
He emphasized the significance of the Holy Qur’an in the lives of Muslims, urging them to see it not just as a book but as a divine source of guidance, comfort and light in times of darkness.
“This victory underscores Kano’s unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting Qur’anic education and its enduring legacy in the field of Islamic scholarship,” he added.
