Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state Monday said his administration intends to construct new mosques and rehabilitate existing ones in consonance with the high esteem placed on religious affairs by his government.
He announced this at a special prayer session in Birnin Kebbi, to usher in the new Islamic calendar, 1446AH.
Represented by the Secretary to State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, the governor stated that the cardinal principle of his administration on improving the quality of life of adherents of all religious beliefs would be vigorously implemented.
“On ground already, I have established Ministry of Religious Affairs and retained the Office of the Special Adviser on Religion, unprecedented in the history of Kebbi state, three Islamic boards have also been created by law and assented to, now fully functional.
“They are Zakkat Board, Hisbah Board and Preaching Board. My administration is mindful of the Ulama, we give due regards to them and leaders of other religions, they should sustain fervent prayers for the betterment of the society.
“My government has recorded tremendous achievement in infrastructural development throughout Kebbi state. I am inviting religious leaders to offer necessary advice to the administration for societal growth. Our relationship with the religious class would continue to blossom,” Nasir Idris said.