Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration remains committed to the transformation of the education sector for the overall benefit of the people of the State.
The Governor who made this assertion at the closing ceremony of the 24th Edition of State Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Kaltungo, also requested people of the State to support the course of Education.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, the Governor assures that his administration will give adequate attention to both religious and Western Education of the people especially as it affects the younger generation.
He however explained that all stake holders must play their part for the Government to achieve the noble effort of lifting the people out of illetracy and poverty.
Governor Yahaya commended the Ministry of Education and the organising Committee, Panel of Judges, Scholars and the participants for conducting themselves in an orderly manner which according to him brought about the success of the competition.
He Commend the Mai Kaltungo Engineer Sale Mohammed for providing support and guidance for the week long competition to select the State’s representative to the 45th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition scheduled for the 19th of March 2021 in Kano.
While praying for a Successful outing for the State’s Contingents, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya assured that the Government will support such a noble course for the good of the society.
In their good will messages the Emir of Gombe represented by former Grand Khadi Baba Liman and the Commissioner for Education Dauda Batari Zambuk appealed to parents to prioritize the Education of their Children as a means of quality livelihood.
The Guest at the event, Mallam Dawood Abubakar of the Federal University Kashere dwelt on poverty concern in the society and challenged Muslims Faithful to repent and trust in Allah for solutions in the Qur’an.
Malam Dawood said the level of poverty in Muslim society is worrisome explaining that this can only be addressed when people take both Islamic and western Education serious.
He said,to reduce poverty among the people there must be social justice in Governance, trust in Allah, sincere fight against Corruption, job creation and increase in spending on good courses.
Prizes were presented to outstanding participant including Cars to the Male and Female overall winners , Suleiman Mohammed of Dukku Local Government and Aishatu Kabiru Shuibu from Akko Local Government respectively.
Highlight of the occasion is the recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
Joshua Danmalam,
Information Officer SSG’S office.
13/3/2021
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