By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto (AAS), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing religion and strengthening communities across the state.
Speaking at the Graduation Ceremony of Qur’an Memorization Students organized by the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Qur’an Memorization School, Sokoto State Branch, the Governor highlighted major achievements under his government’s faith advancement initiatives.
According to him, the state has remodeled 65 mosques, of which 25 are fully completed, and constructed 15 new Jumu’at mosques. To ensure sustainability, his administration has introduced monthly welfare packages ranging between ₦300,000 and ₦500,000 depending on each mosque’s needs.
In a groundbreaking first for Sokoto State, salaries have now been introduced for Imams (Limams), Mu’azzins (Ladans), and Nai’ibs, recognizing their pivotal role in spiritual and community guidance. Additionally, the state government has provided buses to all Islamic associations and institutions to support their outreach efforts.
Further welfare measures include quarterly allocations of ₦200,000 and 10 bags of maize to Imams, while Ladans and Nai’ibs each receive ₦50,000 and 5 bags of maize. The Governor described these actions as deliberate policies to support, encourage, and dignify religious leaders.
Governor Aliyu emphasized that Religious and Faith Advancement remains the second priority of his 9-Point Agenda, assuring that his administration will continue to uphold values, empower scholars, and strengthen faith-preserving institutions.
He concluded by calling on the people of Sokoto to unite in building a state rooted in faith, unity, and progress.
Newspot Nigeria commiserates with the entire people of Sokoto State and joins in highlighting these efforts as a milestone in religious and community development.
Full Statement
Earlier today, at the Graduation Ceremony of Qur’an Memorization Students organized by the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Qur’an Memorization School, Sokoto State Branch, I had the honor of addressing our esteemed scholars, leaders, and the good people of Sokoto.
I shared with them the progress we have made in advancing religion and strengthening our communities in Sokoto State.
We have remodeled 65 mosques, with 25 of them fully completed, and constructed 15 new Jumu’at mosques across the state.
To ensure the smooth running of these mosques, we have introduced a monthly welfare package of between ₦300,000 and ₦500,000, depending on the needs of each mosque. For the very first time in our history, salaries have been introduced for our Imams (Limams), Mu’azzins (Ladans), and Nai’ibs, in recognition of their invaluable role in guiding our people.
Furthermore, we have provided buses to all Islamic associations and institutions in the state to support their activities and outreach.
At the end of every quarter, Imams now receive ₦200,000 and 10 bags of maize, while Ladans and Nai’ibs each receive ₦50,000 and 5 bags of maize. These measures are deliberate efforts to support, encourage, and respect our religious leaders.
Brothers and sisters, Religious and Faith Advancement is the second priority in our 9-Point Agenda. We will continue to uphold our values, empower our scholars, and strengthen the institutions that preserve our faith.
Together, let us build a Sokoto State that is stronger, more united, and firmly rooted in faith, unity, and progress.
– AAS
