The Kano State Government has announced ₦27m in cash prizes and Umrah slots for outstanding participants at the 41st National Qur’anic Competition, Kano State chapter.
The Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, announced the rewards on Monday during the closing ceremony of the competition at the School for Arabic Studies, Kano, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Office of the Deputy Governor, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu, the cash prizes would be distributed among winners across various categories, while the overall outstanding male and female participants would receive Umrah slots in addition to their cash awards.
Garo said the competition demonstrated the state government’s commitment to the Qur’an, Islamic education and the proper upbringing of young people.
He described the competition as a platform for promoting unity, moral values and peaceful coexistence, stressing that Qur’anic education should extend beyond recitation and memorisation to the practical application of its teachings.
The deputy governor said the values taught by the Qur’an, including honesty, respect for parents and responsible conduct, were important in shaping the character of young people and strengthening communities.
He urged parents and teachers to continue supporting children in their educational pursuits, while encouraging participants who did not win to remain determined and prepare for future competitions.
Garo also commended the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; the Chairman of Azman Group, Nura Hussaini; Abdulmunaf Sarina; and other benefactors for providing additional prizes to support the participants.
He called on residents to support both Islamic and Western education, saying the two were important in promoting peace, unity and sustainable development in the state.
Earlier, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, represented by the Dokajin Kano, Mustapha Abubakar, congratulated the winners and other participants for taking part in the competition.
The Emir encouraged the students to continue studying the Qur’an while broadening their knowledge through other religious texts and Western education.
He also announced an additional ₦13.7m in cash prizes for distribution among winners across the various categories.
In his remarks, the state Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Auwal, commended the teachers and the Musabaqa Board of Trustees for their commitment to advancing Qur’anic education.
Auwal assured the participants of the state government’s continued support and expressed optimism that they would perform well in future national and international competitions.
The annual Qur’anic competition provides a platform for students to demonstrate their proficiency in Qur’anic recitation and memorisation. The state government said its support for the participants was part of efforts to promote religious education and encourage young people to uphold the values taught by the Qur’an.
