Yoruba Community In Kebbi Reaffirms Loyalty To Gov Idris

The Yoruba community in Kebbi State has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Governor Nasir Idris, appreciating his administration’s commitment to inclusivity and development.

The Sarkin Yarbawa of Kebbi, Sa’idu Sakibu, made this known while receiving the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Arc. Muhammad Sani Aliyu and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imran Usman
who were on an inspection visit to the ongoing construction of the Ansarul Islam Mosque (Masallacin Sarkin Yarbawa) in Birnin Kebbi.

He expressed gratitude to Governor Idris for including the mosque in the state’s 100-mosque rehabilitation project.

“For a long time, the Yoruba community in Birnin Kebbi has yearned for this mosque, and it was only made possible under the Kauran Gwandu administration,” he said.

“The governor has not forgotten us. He has shown us kindness, and we reaffirm our full support for his administration and his second-term bid,” he added.

The Sarkin Yarbawa also revealed that the Yoruba community had been reciting the entire Qur’an every two weeks in prayers for the governor’s success but had now resolved to do so weekly.

He further appealed for the mosque’s upgrade to Jumu’a status to allow Friday prayers and its inclusion in the Ramadan feeding program.

The Imam of the mosque, Alfa AbdulFatah Salahuddin, and the Yoruba women’s leader also offered prayers for the governor’s continued success, good health, and wisdom.

Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Arc. Muhammad Sani Aliyu, relayed Governor Idris’ appreciation to the Yoruba community and encouraged them to sustain their prayers. On the request for Jumu’a status, he advised them to submit an official application to the ministry, fulfilling the necessary criteria.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imran Usman, disclosed that three Yoruba mosques were included in the 100-mosque rehabilitation project, with Masallacin Sarkin Yarbawa being the largest, costing ₦37 million.

“This is the only mosque with an upstairs structure, a testament to the governor’s commitment to religious and community development,” he said.

The monitoring team, which included the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Muhammad Bala Tilli, also inspected other mosques in Birnin Kebbi and its environs. Imams and traditional leaders at the various sites expressed gratitude to Governor Idris for promoting religious values and prayed for his continued success.

Commissioner Aliyu urged residents to remain steadfast in their prayers for the administration’s success and for divine guidance, strength, and good health for Governor Nasir Idris.

Credit: Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor.