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Gov Idris commissions new mosque in Suru town
Lays foundation for construction of Islamiyya School
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has inaugurated the newly constructed Imam Malik Jumuat Mosque in Suru Town, Suru Local Government Area of the state..
The mosque, which was inaugurated on Friday, was built by Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmad, AI Suru, as part of his contribution to the propagation of Islam.
Governor Idris, while declaring the mosque open, praised Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmad for his initiative in constructing the mosque and encouraged others with the means to undertake similar projects.
He also acknowledged the contributions of JIBWIS and commended the Ulamas for their role in guiding and shaping the community under the leadership of Shiek Dr Abdullahi Bala Lau.
Idris also laid the foundation for the construction of an Islamiyya School, a two-storey building with eight classrooms and an administrative block, also funded by Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmad, AI Suru.
The school was named after late shiek Malam Abubakar Giro Argungu.
The governor also inaugurated a refurbished government hospital in Suru, which was renovated at a cost of N40 million through communal efforts, with Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmad, AI Suru contributing 30 million naira.
Idris however highlighted some of his administration’s achievements, including the distribution of fertilizers, assorted grains, and CNG water pumps at no cost to the people.
He also announced an upcoming empowerment programme worth N5 billion, aimed at benefiting 50,000 people with N100,000 each.
On his part, Sheikh Dr. Abdullahi Bala Lau emphasised the importance of building mosques, adhering to Islamic principles and using wealth in ways that benefit the community and serve Allah.
The ceremony was attended by government officials, politicians, and Islamic scholars, including Sheikh Dr. Abdullahi Bala Lau, the National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidah Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS).
