Quran Recitation: 16-Year-Old Kano Boy Gets Free Hajj Seat
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has honoured a 16-year-old, Ja'afar Yusuf, for reciting and memorising the Quran
- The award was presented to Yusuf on behalf of the governor by the director-general of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Danbappa
- Danbappa described the young man as a future leader and an ambassador of the state, adding that he deserved the allocation
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Ja'afar Yusuf, a 16-year-old from Kano state, was allocated a free Hajj seat after memorising the complete Quran and learning its contents.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the director-general of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Laminu Danbappa, presented the award to the young man.
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Quran memorisation: How Kano government rewarded 16-year-old
According to Danbappa, Yusuf's talent was extraordinary and captivating as he recited the Quran with heart and mind. Thus, he deserved the allocation, Leadership reported.
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He stated that the young Yusuf understands the Quran's words and their locations in the holy book. He had demonstrated commitment to his faith and its teachings.
Sulaiman Dederi, the board's information officer, disclosed this in a statement. The young man was commended for his perseverance, dedication, and mastery of the Quran. Yusuf was described as an example of the rich culture of Kano state.
Kano: Yusuf commended for memorising Quran
In a statement issued by the board's information officer, Sulaiman Dederi, the state governor commended the young man for his dedication, perseverance, and mastery of the Qur'an.
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The governor also him as a shining example of Kano State's rich cultural and religious heritage.
The director-general stressed the importance of supporting and nurturing young talents like Yusuf.
NNPP denies suspending Kano governor Yusuf
Legit.ng earlier reported that the NNPP had dismissed Governor Yusuf's suspension, saying there was no ground for it.
On Tuesday, April 16, the governor was suspended by a party faction over alleged anti-party activities.
Ahmed Ajuji, the acting national chairman of the NNPP, told journalists that those who announced the suspension were attention-seekers.
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