By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Ganduje Foundation Islamic Da’awah Centre for its significant contributions to peace building and the propagation of Islam in Kano State and beyond.
The Governor also lauded the Chairman of the Foundation and former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for his immense contributions to the growth and development of Islam in the state.
Governor Yusuf made the commendation during a special prayer session organized by the foundation for the sustenance of peace in Kano State and Nigeria at large.
The prayer session, held last Saturday at the Kano residence of the former governor, also witnessed the conversion of 370 non-Muslims to Islam.
Represented at the occasion by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, the Governor was joined by renowned Islamic scholars drawn from across the state.
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation for the role being played by Dr. Ganduje, and acknowledged his tireless efforts in propagating Islam and organizing the special programme.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to grant Dr. Ganduje the strength and wisdom to do more for the upliftment of Islam and humanitarian services.
The Governor urged the new converts to intensify their pursuit of Islamic knowledge in order to properly discharge their religious obligations and seek Allah’s blessings in all their dealings.
He also prayed to Allah to grant the new Muslims steadfastness in their faith, and advised them to remain God-fearing in all their engagements in accordance with the teachings of Islam.
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf thanked all those who contributed in various ways to the success of the programme and urged them to sustain the tempo.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Ganduje Foundation and former Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, prayed for sustained peace, unity, and socio-economic development in the state and the country. He also wished President Bola Ahmed Tinubu good health and success in his administration.
Dr. Ganduje described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as a committed, dedicated, and hardworking leader who is focused on promoting peace, unity, and understanding among the people of Kano. He noted that the Governor is also advancing the well-being of the people through his “Kano First Agenda.”
He congratulated the new converts and urged them to worship Allah in line with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah. He reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to promoting Islam in the state and beyond.
Dignitaries at the occasion included the Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Senator AbdulRahman Kawu Sumaila, and Islamic scholars from the Tijjaniyya, Qadiriyya, and Izala sects from across the state.
The event also featured the presentation of gifts to the new converts.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, Public Relations Officer, Office of the Deputy Governor, Kano State.
