By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has honoured the Gombe State contingents who emerged victorious across various categories at the 39th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held recently in Kebbi State
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has honoured the Gombe State contingents who emerged victorious across various categories at the 39th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held recently in Kebbi State,
During a brief ceremony held at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House, Governor Inuwa Yahaya conveyed the felicitation of the government and people of Gombe state to the winners, their families and their schools, for the resounding victory at the national competition, noting that their success has brought pride and honour to the state.
The Governor applauded the winners and commended their teachers and parents for nurturing such exceptional talents while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting education and religious values.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Gombe State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding contingent for their stellar performance. The accomplishments of Rumaisa’u Dahir Ibrahim, who secured first place in the Female 1st Category (Tafsir & Qira’at), and Nuhu Mohammed, who achieved second place in the Male 1st Category (Tafsir & Qira’at), as well as the achievements of other participants in various categories, are a reflection of their passion for the Holy Qur’an, and the value our state places on sound education”, Governor Inuwa stated.
“I would like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of your parents, teachers, and the State Qur’an Recitation Competition Committee. Your guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support have been instrumental in shaping these individuals into the exemplary champions we celebrate today”, the Governor added.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya used the occasion to announce the presentation of gifts of 2025 Hajj Seat to the overall winner of the 60 Hifz under female category (Tafsir and Qira’at), 1 million Naira to the second position under male category (Tafsir and Qira’at), while the remaining 4 winners at various categories got five hundred thousand naira each in recognition of their outstanding performance.
“In recognition of your outstanding achievements, I am delighted to announce the gift of a Hajj Seat to the female category winner, Rumaisa’u Dahir Ibrahim, 1 million naira to male category runner-up Nuhu Mohammed, and 500,000 naira each to the other 4 winners. In the same vein, I also donate the sum of 2 million naira to the Gombe State Quranic Recitation Committee. This token appreciation is not only a recognition of your hard work but also a call to our youth to emulate your exemplary efforts”, the Governor said.
The Governor however, said his administration remains resolutely committed to supporting initiatives that promote education, religious values, and youth empowerment, assuring that his government will continue to invest in nurturing the talents of young people and fostering their development across the state.
Earlier her remarks, the commissioner of Education, Prof. Aishatu Umar Maigari, explained that the emergence of the Gombe State contingent as victorious at the competition was after a rigorous and painstaking process begining from the ward, local and state levels.
She expressed gratitude to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his moral and financial support throughout the process that led to the victory as well as the Quaranic Recitation Committee for their steadfastness which culminated into the resounding victory.
The winners are Rumaisa’u Dahir Ibrahim (60 Hifz) overall winner female category, Nuhu Mohammed -2nd position male category, Hafsat Ibrahim Waziri (30 Hifz) 4th position female category, Sumayya Adamu Usman (Tafsir) 5th position female category, Mudanif Abubakar (Tafsir) 4th position male category and Abdulrahman Musa (60 Hifz) 5th position male category.
Highlight of the event was the recitation of some verses of the Holy Qur’an by the overall winner of the 60 Hifz female category, Rumaisa’u Dahir Ibrahim, as a show of gratitude to Allah (SWT) as well as appreciation to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for his generosity and the motivation.
