By joshua Gegu: Kogi Commissioner Hosts Council of Ulama’u, Places Blind Qur’an Competition Winner on N100,000 Monthly Stipend
The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, on Monday hosted the leadership of the Council of Ulama’u, Kogi Local Government Chapter, and the Qur’an Recitation Competition Committee at his Gegu-Beki residence.
The delegation was on a courtesy visit to express profound gratitude to the Commissioner for his immense support and generous donations towards the successful hosting of the last Qur’an Recitation Competition in Kogi Local Government.
Speaking on behalf of the Council, the Chairman described Engr. Gegu as a true lover of Islam and a pillar of support for the propagation of the Holy Qur’an, praying Almighty Allah to reward him abundantly for his consistent commitment to Islamic causes.
In his response, Engr. Gegu thanked the Council for the visit and commended them for their tireless efforts in nurturing young talents in the memorization and recitation of the Glorious Qur’an. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting Islamic activities in the local government and the state at large.
In a special gesture to encourage excellence and support persons living with disabilities, the Commissioner announced a monthly stipend of One Hundred Thousand Naira, N100,000, for the winner of the competition, Hafiz Abubakar Sadiq Tauheed, who is blind.
According to him, the stipend will commence this month and will run consistently until the end of his tenure as Commissioner, as a way of supporting the young Hafiz to continue his studies.
He prayed for the winner and urged him to remain steadfast in the way of Allah.
The visit ended with special prayers for the state and the success of the present administration.