* Commends Religious Leaders for Promoting Peace, Unity and Community Development
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has received a delegation of Munazzamatul Fityanul Islam, a prominent Darika organisation in the state, led by Sheikh Ishaq Nuhu Batagarawa, yesterday during a courtesy visit to the Red Chamber, Government House, Katsina.
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Governor Radda commended Islamic scholars, religious leaders and community elders for their contributions to peace, unity and peaceful coexistence across the state.
“Religious leaders and Islamic scholars are important partners in our collective efforts to build a peaceful and progressive Katsina State,” he said.
He noted that their influence within communities was vital to promoting moral values, mutual understanding and responsible citizenship.
The Governor assured the delegation of his administration’s continued commitment to inclusive governance and collaboration with religious institutions to advance the development of the state.
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Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Darika (Sufi Affairs), Khalifa Muhammad Mahi Bello, who introduced the delegation, said the visit was to appreciate the government’s initiatives and achievements, particularly its annual Hajj support to the organisation.
“Today, we are here with members of Munazzamatul Fityanul Islam, under the leadership of Sheikh Ishaq Nuhu Batagarawa. The organisation is one of the prominent Darika groups in Katsina State,” he explained.
He said the delegation comprised respected elders, community leaders, Islamic scholars and religious leaders from different communities across the state.
“We have come to thank His Excellency for his administration’s initiatives over the past three and half years, especially the annual Hajj support extended to our organisation,” Khalifa Bello said.
He observed that the gesture demonstrated the government’s recognition of religious institutions and their contributions to society.
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“Our members are respected figures in their respective communities, where they contribute to religious guidance, community engagement and peaceful coexistence,” he noted.
Those in attendance were the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abdullahi Garba Faskari; the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Hon. Ishaq Shehu Dabai; and members of Katsina state Executive council.