Governor Bala Mohammed commits N130 million to 39th Qur’anic recitation competition

• Bauchi State Governor has released N130 million for the 39th State Qur’anic Recitation Competition
• The Governor highlighted Bauchi State's historical success in such competitions and urged participants to recognize the spiritual significance of their recitation
• Chairman of the competition committee, Hassan Zango, commended the Governor’s support and assured that the state will continue to excel at both national and international levels

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced the release of N130 million to the state organizing committee for the 39th edition of the State Qur’anic Recitation Competition.

The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the competition on Saturday in Jama’are Local Government Area.

Governor Bala Mohammed Allocates N130 Million for Bauchi State Qur’anic Recitation Competition
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Bauchi State Qur'anic Recitation Competition

Represented by the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman, the Governor emphasized the government's commitment to promoting Quranic memorization among the youth.

"The history of the Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Nigeria cannot be completed without Bauchi State considering the record performance of the state indigene who excels in various competitions home and abroad," Sulaiman conveyed.

Governor Mohammed urged participants to view the recitation beyond mere competition, highlighting its significant spiritual rewards.

He also wished the committee a seamless and successful event.

Hassan Zango, Chairman of the State Qur’anic Recitation Competition Committee, praised Governor Mohammed for his consistent support over the years.

"The committee is working hard to ensure that justice is done to the participants so that the state will continue performing excellently at both national and international levels," Zango stated, assuring the audience of the committee’s dedication to the competition’s success.

Participants from all twenty local government areas of Bauchi State are set to compete in six different categories.

Qur’anic recitation relieves stress, cleric says

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that an Islamic cleric based in Jigawa state, Ustaz Idris Ibrahim, has enjoined Muslims to always read Qur'an to protect themselves against evils.

Ibrahim who is based in Kirikasamma local government area of the northern state said this on Saturday, September 14, during the closing of the 34th edition of Qur’anic recitation competition in the area.

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