The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Goronyo, has commissioned the Isa Mai Kware Jumu’at Mosque, remodelled by the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu.
Goronyo recommended Governor Aliyu for his laudable initiative aimed toward remodeling the state, notably in selling Islamic affairs.
He expressed confidence that the remodelling of the Isa Mai Kware Jumu’at Mosque will present worshippers within the space with the consolation wanted to look at their spiritual obligations.
“Your Excellency, I used to be as soon as a part of this neighborhood the place this mosque is located, so I perceive how vital it’s to the individuals,” he stated.
He known as on the benefiting neighborhood to take correct care of the remodelled mosque to be able to justify the federal government’s important funding.
Additionally talking, Governor Ahmed Aliyu stated the current administration has thus far commissioned thirty-three remodelled Jumu’at mosques, including that extra are at numerous phases of completion.
These embody mosques in Kebbe, Illela, Gwadabawa, Hajiya Halima Property, Abubakar Sadiq (Runjin Sambo), Gada, Minanata, Usmanu Danfodiyo College, Sokoto, the Sultan Maccido Institute, and the historic Sheikh Usman bin Fodio Jumu’ah Mosque on the Hubbare space in Sokoto metropolis.
“So as to be certain that no neighborhood is left and not using a mosque, I’ve directed the Ministry of Works to arrange detailed price estimates for the renovation of Jumu’ah mosques in Isa, Sabon Birni, Binji, Bunkari, Tangaza, in addition to the Sheikh Sidi Attahiru Mosque at Ali Akilu,” the governor added.
Along with infrastructure, the governor acknowledged that the administration has launched month-to-month standing imprests to 90 Jumu’at mosques, starting from N500,000 to N300,000 based mostly on their measurement and wishes.
He additional famous that this gesture is along with the month-to-month allowances offered to Imams, Na’ibs, and Mu’azzins in recognition of their providers to their communities.
Governor Aliyu reassured the individuals of the state of his administration’s dedication to delivering extra developmental initiatives that can uplift Islamic establishments and reinforce the noble values of Islam.
He additionally expressed gratitude to the individuals of the state for his or her continued assist and prayers.
In his remarks,Sultan Muhammad Sa’advert Abubakar known as on individuals dwelling across the space to all the time observe their 5 every day prayers within the mosque.
Represented by the Wazirin Sokoto prof Sambo Wali Junaid, the Sultan recommended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for giving Islamic affairs the specified consideration, via the development and transforming of mosques and Islamiyya faculties throughout the State.
Additionally talking, the State Commissioner for Spiritual Affairs, Jabir Sani Mai Hulla, stated the current administration has given Islamic affairs the eye it deserves.
These efforts embody the development and renovation of mosques and Islamiyya faculties, the revival of the State Hisbah Board to curb immorality, in addition to the organisation of seminars and conferences for Islamic academics within the state.
Earlier, in a welcome deal with, the Chairman of Sokoto North Native Authorities, Jamilu Umar Gosta, recommended Governor Aliyu for the quite a few people-oriented tasks executed by the state authorities in his space.
He famous that below his management, the native authorities has constructed roads, put in photo voltaic streetlights in lots of areas, and renovated mosques and faculties, amongst different tasks.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by outstanding dignitaries, together with APC chief within the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, Speaker of the Sokoto State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, the State Chief Decide, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, members of the State Meeting, State APC Chairman, Haruna Adiya, Secretary to the State Authorities, Muhammad Bello Sifawa, Chief of Employees, Authorities Home Sokoto, Aminu Haliru Dikko, mni, commissioners, particular advisers, and senior particular assistants, amongst others.
The Chief Imam of Isa Mai Kware Jumu’at Mosque, Sheikh Umar Mai Littafai, later led the 2 raka’at Jumu’ah congregational prayer.