Kano: Governor Yusuf Rewards Musabaqa Champion with Hajj Seat, Scholarship
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has rewarded the overall winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musabaqa), Hafsat Muhammad Sada, with a Hajj seat for herself and her mother, a foreign scholarship, a plot of land, and a cash prize, in recognition of her exceptional performance at the recently concluded competition in Borno State.
In addition, the governor approved the allocation of plots of land and cash rewards to other Kano State representatives who emerged winners in various recitation categories.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to him, the beneficiaries were received by Governor Yusuf at the Government House, Kano, where he commended them for elevating the state’s profile on the national stage and reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to continue rewarding excellence.
Governor Yusuf described the achievement as a clear reflection of Kano State’s deep-rooted Islamic heritage and its enduring commitment to the promotion of Qur’anic education, moral discipline, and spiritual development.
He further assured that his administration would sustain support for Qur’anic schools, Islamic scholars, and faith-based initiatives aimed at producing morally upright and intellectually sound citizens.
In separate remarks, the Chairman of the Musabaqa Board of Trustees, Sheikh Shehi Shehi Mai Hula, and the Dan Amar of Kano and District Head of Gobirawa, Alhaji Aliyu Harazimi Umar, who represented the Emir of Kano, congratulated Governor Yusuf and the people of Kano State on what they described as an unprecedented achievement.
They expressed confidence that Kano would record even greater successes in future Qur’anic recitation competitions, given the strong commitment of all stakeholders.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, the mother of Hafsat Muhammad Sada expressed appreciation to the governor for the recognition and support, noting that the gesture would serve as a strong motivation for youths to embrace Qur’anic studies and pursue excellence.
