Gov Idris Commissions Renovated Sheikh Abbas Jega Jumu’a Mosque, Birnin Kebbi

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has commissioned the newly renovated Sheikh Muhammad Abbas Jega Jumu’a Mosque at Rafin Atiku, Birnin Kebbi.

The commissioning was performed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafidan Yauri on behalf of Governor Nasir Idris shortly before the commencement of the Jumu’a prayer.

The Commissioner for Finance, Alhalji Abubakar Muhammad Birnin Kebbi and other top government officials joined other worshippers to offer the two Raka’ah Prayers led by Sheikh(Engr) Imrana Ibn Usman, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs.

The Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Zayyanu Umar Aliero, explained that the renovation work was in fulfilment of the promise made by the Governor during last year’s Ramadan Tafsir.

The project include complete facelift of both interior and exterior structures as well as the installation of solar power.

In a sermon, Mallam Muhammad Tukur Kola, a founding Elder of the Mosque who represented Sheikh Muhammad Abbas Jega, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his foresight and devotion to religious matters.

He acknowledged the Governor’s financial support to Imams and Muezzins, praying ALLAH to reward him abundantly.

“The Governor decided to embark on wholesome rehabilitation of Mosques for ALLAH’S SAKE, this is an act of piety, May THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR protect and guide him always”, he prayed.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imrana Ibn Usman, dwelt on the Islamic perspective of Mosques’ maintenance, quoting verses from the Glorious Qur’an and the Hadith of the Noble Prophet Muhammad, SAW.

He prayed for continued blessings and protection for the Governor.

Addressing journalists, Engr. Imran Ibn Usman praised Governor Nasir Idris for improving the infrastructure of places of worship.

“So far, 130 Mosques have been renovated throughout the state”, he said.

In the state capital Birnin Kebbi, four Mosques including the Central Mosque, Jokolo Mosque, the Emir’s Palace Mosque, and Rafin Atiku Jumu’a Mosque have been rehabilitated.

“In the second phase of the exercise, additional three mosques from each of the 21 LGAs have been selected for renovation,” he added.

He urged wealthy individuals to emulate the Governor’s dedication to religious duties and provide necessary support to infrastructural development of Religious Centres.

Credit: Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor.