Sokoto: Aliyu commissions Buhari Dan Shehu Jumu’at Mosque in Tambuwal
Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has commissioned the Buhari Dan Shehu Jumu’at Mosque in Tambuwal, which was reconstructed by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko following its abandonment by the administration of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Governor Aliyu defined that the reconstruction of the Jumu’at Mosque was initially awarded through the Tambuwal administration however was deserted regardless of its immense religious significance to the individuals of the world.
“This mosque remained in a state of disrepair till the belief of workplace by this administration in 2023, after we made a agency dedication to finish the venture,” the governor stated.
He added that his mentor and chief, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, later requested that the state authorities enable him the honour and religious reward of finishing the venture, a request that was gladly permitted.
Governor Aliyu described Senator Wamakko as a philanthropist of unusual generosity, with deep ardour and unwavering dedication to the reason for Islam and repair to humanity.
“Certainly, it’s nearly not possible to enumerate the mosques, Islamiyyah colleges, and quite a few charitable tasks you’ve got executed not solely inside Sokoto State however throughout Nigeria and past,” the governor added.
He additional acknowledged that the development, renovation, and upgrading of mosques throughout Sokoto state type a serious part of his administration’s 9-Level Growth Agenda, significantly below the promotion of Islamic affairs.
Governor Aliyu listed some mosque tasks executed by his administration to incorporate:
Sheikh Musa Ayyuba Lukuwa Mosque, Mabera;
Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Mosque, Unguwar Rogo;
Sheikh Abdullahi Fodio Mosque, Badon Uku-Uku;
Sheikh Buhari Dan Shehu Mosque, amongst others.
He additionally disclosed that the federal government has commissioned a number of remodelled Jumu’at mosques throughout native authorities areas, together with two in Kware, two in Shagari, and one every in Yabo, Goronyo, Gwadabawa, and Wamakko, in addition to the Izala Jumu’at Mosque in Kebbe.
Talking earlier, Senator Wamakko counseled Governor Aliyu for the quite a few people-oriented tasks being executed throughout the state.
He additionally conveyed the goodwill message of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the governor.
“Mr President requested me to let you know that he’s happy with you, Mr Governor. I all the time watch you on tv commissioning one venture or one other, and he requested me to let you know that he’s very happy with you,” Senator Wamakko stated.
The previous governor defined that the reconstruction of the Buhari Dan Shehu Mosque was aimed toward complementing authorities efforts to enhance homes of worship and Islamiyyah colleges throughout the state.
He urged Governor Aliyu to not relent in his transformative agenda geared towards guaranteeing a affluent and future-assured Sokoto state, whereas additionally calling on well-meaning people to enrich authorities efforts for the general improvement of the state.
In his remarks, the consultant of the Sultan of Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaid, emphasised the necessity for residents across the mosque to put it to use successfully in propagating Islamic beliefs, significantly by way of instructing the essential tenets of Islam.
The Sokoto state commissioner for Spiritual Affairs, Dr. Jabir Sani Mai Hulla, counseled Senator Wamakko for the quite a few spiritual infrastructure tasks he has executed inside and outdoors the state.
He famous that the institution of the Ministry for Spiritual Affairs by Senator Wamakko throughout his tenure as Governor stays a transparent testomony to his ardour for Islamic propagation and Da’wah, and prayed to Almighty Allah to simply accept all his charitable deeds.
Earlier, the Chairman of Tambuwal Native Authorities Council, Abba Shehu Tambuwal, highlighted a number of tasks executed within the space by the Governor Ahmed Aliyu-led administration.
These embrace the development of 65 kilometres of roads overlaying Alasan–Romon Sarki, Zawiyya–Banga Dikko, Gidan Yari Nabaguda–Dogon Daji bypass, Kajiji–Jabo Street; renovation of Dogon Daji Main Well being Care Centre; and the procurement of mass transit buses for all of the 23 native authorities areas.
He added that the council has distributed bikes to safety businesses to boost safety within the space and renovated heavy-duty automobiles and ambulances initially procured by Senator Wamakko throughout his tenure as Governor.
The Chief Imam of the Buhari Dan Shehu Jumu’at Mosque, Imam Maniru, later led the two-raka’at congregational Friday prayers, adopted by particular prayers for Allah’s steering and blessings upon Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, and your complete management of the state.