By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Governor Ahmad Aliyu has officially commissioned the reconstructed Tahsinul Quran Islamiyya and mosque, urging the surrounding communities to protect the projects from vandalism.
According to the Governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, the reconstruction was in fulfillment of a pledge made by the Governor to the Runjin Sambo community. This initiative is part of his administration’s broader efforts to enhance educational infrastructure across Sokoto State.
Governor Aliyu emphasized that the reconstruction of Tahsinul Quran is just one of many projects his administration has undertaken. These include the construction of new Islamiyya schools, mosques, and the renovation of existing ones throughout the state.
“This project is a part of our commitment to providing a conducive environment for quality education,” the Governor said. “It is widely recognized that for quality education to thrive, a conducive learning environment must be established.”
Aliyu also reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to promoting both Islamic and western education, acknowledging the importance of knowledge in Islam.
Dr. Jabir Sani Mai Hula, the State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, explained that the reconstruction project includes a mosque, a borehole, and a conference room. He mentioned that the idea for the project emerged during the last Ramadan, when the Governor observed a breaking of fast at a center within the school premises.
The Sultan of Sokoto, represented by Wazirin Sokoto Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, praised the Governor for the project, noting its significant impact on the educational standards of the school.
In his vote of thanks, Prof. Nasiru Ibrahim Dole, Chairman of the School’s Management Committee, expressed gratitude to the Governor, assuring him that the community would protect the school and its facilities for the benefit of all.
The event concluded with an inspection of the completed projects and a recital of the Glorious Quran and poems by the students of the school.
