Promoting Islamic affairs remains one of my priorities – Sokoto gov

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Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has said the promotion of Islamic affairs remains a top priority of his administration.

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The governor stated this while receiving members of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah from Kaduna and Jos during separate Sallah homage visits.

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This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Abubakar Bawa.

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Aliyu announced that the state government would henceforth take full responsibility for supporting the annual Ramadan Tafseer organised by Izala groups in the state.

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The governor stated that the decision to support the Tafseer from next year was informed by the fact that the “promotion of Islamic affairs remains one of the top priorities of his administration.”

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“I don’t think it is appropriate for us in Sokoto to allow you to continue raising appeal funds every year to conduct the Ramadan Tafseer,” the governor said.

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“We will henceforth set up a committee to assess your financial requirements for the conduct of the Tafseer, with a view to possible government intervention,” he added.

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The governor commended the groups for their role in promoting Islamic ideals and Da’awah, as well as the orderly conduct of this year’s Ramadan Tafseer.

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“I appeal to our Islamic preachers to focus more on teaching Muslims the basic tenets of Islam so that people will learn how to properly worship their Creator,” he said.

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Aliyu also pledged continued support for religious activities, noting that the government would assist Islamic bodies in organising and attending seminars and conferences both within and outside Nigeria.

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He added that the state would prioritise the construction and renovation of Islamiyya schools, as well as the improvement of cemeteries.

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In their separate remarks, leaders of the Izala groups from Jos and Kaduna commended the governor for his support for Islamic affairs, noting that several mosques had been built and renovated under his administration.

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They also lauded the support extended to Imams, Deputy Imams, Mu’azzins, and Islamic preachers across the state, describing it as crucial to effective religious service delivery.

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The governor also received members of the 23 Local Government Secretaries Forum led by Shehu Goronyo.

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