Governor Buni urges citizens to join hands in fighting social vices in Yobe

Governor Buni urges citizens to join hands in fighting social vices in Yobe

By: Yayaha Wakili

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has appealed to parents, guardians, and the general public to join hands with the state government in the fight against social vices and other unethical behaviors for a better society and future.

Governor Buni made the plea today while declaring the opening of the 38th edition of the National Our’anic Recitation Competition at the August 27 stadium in Damaturu.

He said the importance of this competition, apart from the spiritual benefit, also underscores the commitment of this administration to our policy on the revitalization of education that encourages literacy and literary activities in all ramifications of knowledge.

“Another important aspect of the contest is to spread and encourage the correct recitation of the holy Qur’an in formal schools and the Islammiyya and Tsangaya schools now that we are integrating these schools into our educational programs in the state.” Buni said.

“I signed the Hisbah into law to provide a legal framework to regulate and promote ethical standards as well as to check the menace of social vices in communities across the state, and it has started yielding positive results, especially in the area of drug abuse and other vices.

He revealed that, as we go into this competition, we should be guided by the virtues of fairness, humility, brotherhood, mutual respect, and a collective zeal to achieve the set target.

Governor Buni urged everyone to take advantage of the occasion to pray for unity, progress, and improved security in our dear country, Nigeria, and the world at large.

He further extends the appreciation of the government and people of Yobe State to Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto, the contestants, judges, scholars, individuals, and organizations who contributed to the success of this event. May Allah (SWT) reward us all abundantly.

Governor Buni urges citizens to join hands in fighting social vices in Yobe