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By Muhammad Salisu
The Jigawa state government hosted the National Quranic Recitation Competition, exclusively for orphaned children from 28 states in Nigeria.
The event was organized by Aytam International Foundation to encourage and support orphans in seeking education and feeling valued by society.
The two-week competition aimed to promote religious knowledge and moral discipline among young people.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the event held on Sunday, Jigawa state governor, Umar Namadi, emphasized the importance of knowledge in achieving moral discipline and success in life.
The governor who commended and assured the organizers of the state's continued support, highlighted that his administration has established the Tsangaya Board, to improve the Quranic school system and address child street begging.
Earlier, the National Coordinator of the Competition, Dr. Mubarak Ahmad said that, the competition was aimed to inspire orphaned children to pursue knowledge and become productive members of society.
Dr. Ahmad therefore expressed gratitude to the Jigawa state government for their unprecedented support toward the success of the event.
He noted that, the governor's wife, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, had facilitated the hosting of the competition.
Newskeeper reports that, the event concluded with prize-giving to the winners, and Dr. Ahmad prayed for the state governor's success in making Jigawa state prosperous and great.
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