From Muhammad Gazali Garba
The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has commissioned the Isah Mai Kware Jumu’at Mosque in Sokoto State, describing it as a significant contribution to spiritual development, unity, and community progress.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister commended the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, for his dedication and tireless efforts toward the development of the state across all sectors.
He praised the Governor’s commitment to delivering impactful projects that promote religious harmony, infrastructure development, and improved welfare for the people.
Barrister Goronyo also appreciated Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, describing him as a leader whose valuable advice and continuous guidance have contributed significantly to strengthening governance and development initiatives in Sokoto State.
He further expressed gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his efforts in driving national development and implementing policies aimed at improving infrastructure, economic growth, and overall national progress.
In his remarks, Governor Ahmed Aliyu reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding development across all sectors in Sokoto State in line with his nine-point agenda.
He said his government remains focused on improving religious infrastructure, education, health, and social welfare for the benefit of the people.
Governor Aliyu further disclosed that several Jumu’at mosques across Sokoto metropolis and local government areas such as Kware, Wamakko, Yabo, among others, have been renovated and upgraded under his administration, while support continues for no fewer than 91 Jumu’at mosques to ensure proper maintenance and sustainability.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and efforts toward national development, describing his policies as impactful in strengthening governance, infrastructure, and economic growth across the country.
Providing historical background, it was gathered that the mosque was originally built in 1975 as a cinema owned by Dikkon Gande, who had intended to convert it into a mosque before his passing.
In 2003, during the administration of Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, the property was acquired with the support of well-meaning individuals, including Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Buhari Siriddawa, and others, and was subsequently converted into a mosque now known as the Isah Mai Kware Jumu’at Mosque.
The Governor noted that the mosque had not undergone any major renovation since its conversion, which informed the decision to remodel and upgrade it to its present standard.
The Chairman of Sokoto North Local Government, Jamilu Umar Gosta, commended the commissioning of the mosque, describing it as a landmark achievement in strengthening faith-based infrastructure in the area.
He pledged continued support for initiatives that promote religious harmony, peaceful coexistence, and community development, while urging residents to properly maintain and utilize the mosque for worship and learning.
The State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Jabir Sani Maihulla, also commended the event, describing it as a major milestone in promoting religious values and moral development in the state.
He praised Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his consistent efforts in renovating and constructing mosques across the state, noting that such initiatives have strengthened unity and peaceful coexistence among citizens.
Dr Maihulla further urged the Muslim community to take full ownership of the mosque by ensuring its proper maintenance and by actively engaging in prayers, Qur’anic recitations, and Islamic teachings that promote discipline and righteousness.
In his remarks, the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Wazirin Sokoto, Sambo Wali Junaidu, emphasized the importance of mosques in promoting moral values, unity, and devotion to Allah.
He commended the government’s efforts in advancing Islamic development and called on residents to sustain the mosque through regular worship and maintenance.
The Chief Imam, while leading special prayers, urged worshippers to make full use of the mosque by observing the five daily prayers, attending Jumu’ah services regularly, and engaging in teachings that promote discipline and righteousness.
The event featured Qur’anic recitations and sermons highlighting the importance of supporting religious infrastructure as a means of strengthening faith and unity.
