Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state has commissioned the reconstructed Tahsinul Quran Islamiyya and a mosque, with a call to the surrounding communities to safeguard the project from vandalisation
He said the project was in fulfillment of his earlier pledge to the Runjin Sambo communities to rebuild the school.
The governor disclosed that his administration has awarded several contracts for the construction of Islamiyya schools and mosques, in addition to the renovation of various mosques and Islamiyya schools across the state.
“This reconstruction of Tahsinul Quran is just one of the many projects we have awarded, most of which had since been completed.
“This project is part of our modest efforts to create a conducive teaching and learning environment in this school.
“It is generally believed that for sound and quality education to be imparted on the children, a conducive learning environment must be provided,” he averred.
The governor reassured the people of the state of his administration’s unwavering commitment to giving both Islamic and western education the deserved attention in the overall development of the state.
According to him, Islam always encourages the Muslims to seek knowledge, hence the need for his administration to invest heavily in that direction.
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Jabir Sani Mai Hula, said the reconstruction of Tahsinul Quran comprises a mosque, borehole, and conference room.
He said that the idea to reconstruct the school came during the last Ramadan when the governor observed breaking of fast at a center located within the school premises, and thanked him for redeeming the pledge.
In his remarks, Sultan Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar, represented by the Wazirin Sokoto Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, commended the governor for the project, pointing out that it would go a long way in improving educational standard of the school.
In his vote of thanks, the Chairman, Management Committee of the school, Prof. Nasiru Ibrahim Dole thanked the governor for coming to the aid of the school.
He assured him that they would guard it jealously for the benefit of not only the immediate community but also the entire Runjin Sambo community.
The highlight of the occasion was the inspection of the projects executed in the school.
The event also featured the recitation of the Glorious Quran and poems written by some of the students of the school.
