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Sheikh Al-Azhar Meets Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, to Discuss Cooperation in Religious and Educational Fields
Sheikh Al-Azhar Meets Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, to Discuss Cooperation in Religious and Educational Fields
By: Our Reporter
The Governor of Borno State praises the Grand Imam’s role in promoting coexistence among nations.
Today, Monday, His Eminence, the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, received Prof Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, accompanied by a delegation of state officials who are graduates of Al-Azhar. The meeting aimed to explore ways to support the people and imams of Borno State in religious and educational fields.
The Grand Imam emphasized Al-Azhar’s commitment to supporting Muslims in Nigeria by sending educational and religious missions, welcoming Nigerian students to study at Al-Azhar, and offering scholarships, particularly to Nigerian students. He noted that Al-Azhar currently hosts more than 5,000 Nigerian students across various educational levels and provides 55 scholarships annually to Nigerian students. Additionally, 12 Al-Azhar envoys are dispatched to Nigeria to promote the values of moderation and balance.
For his part, Mr. Babagana Zulum expressed his happiness at meeting the Grand Imam, praising his efforts in fostering tolerance and peaceful coexistence among nations. He also commended Al-Azhar’s leading role in supporting education and spreading Islamic teachings in Nigeria. The governor highlighted that Borno State is home to an Al-Azhar institute established in 1991, which educates a large number of male and female students. This institute has significantly contributed to strengthening Islamic culture and promoting Al-Azhar’s moderate approach throughout the state.
The Governor of Borno affirmed his country’s aspiration to expand cooperation with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, increase the number of scholarships offered to Nigerian students, and benefit from the training programs for Borno’s imams at Al-Azhar’s International Academy for Training Imams and Preachers. These efforts aim to protect youth from extremist ideologies and leverage Al-Azhar’s expertise in spreading the values of moderation and reinforcing concepts of tolerance among the diverse components of Nigerian society.
Sheikh Al-Azhar Meets Governor of Borno State, Nigeria, to Discuss Cooperation in Religious and Educational Fields
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
A 42-year-old man, Shok Musa, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Kafanchan in Kaduna state.
Zagazola gathered from reliable sources that the incident occurred on Sunday night near the victim’s shop at Ungwa Kanikon, Gidan Waya.
Security forces rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call, and found Musa with fatal gunshot injuries on his back.
“He was taken to Anglican Hospital, Gidan Waya, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His body was later deposited at the Kafanchan General Hospital mortuary,”said the sources.
The sources added that investigation had commenced, and efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators.
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and security measures along the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, Rigasa train station, and the Abuja–Kaduna highway.
Sources said the move was part of efforts to protect critical transport infrastructure and forestall criminal attacks.
The sources stated that area commanders in Jere and Kakuri, as well as divisional police officers along the rail corridor, had been placed on red alert in collaboration with other security agencies.
“Rigasa train main station has been fortified, while patrols along the railway line and sub-stations have been intensified. Patrol vehicles deployed on the Abuja–Kaduna highway are maintaining 24-hour visibility, with hourly situation reports rendered accordingly,”said sources.
Security forces assured the public of its commitment to ensuring safe travel and the protection of lives and property across the state.
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
At least two persons were killed following an attack by suspected bandits on villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday night when bandits invaded Babangida and Madugu villages.
The sources said that the military troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police and local patrol teams, responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to abort a planned assault on Sabon Garin Safana village.
“However, two victims, identified as Shamsu Sani, 25, of Makera, and Abdurrashed Rabe, 25, of Tashar Mangwaro, sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital, Dutsinma, where they were confirmed dead,” said the sources.
The sources said that efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing bandits.
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna
Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway
Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina
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