Remi Tinubu awards Gombe Qur’anic competition champion N20m
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commended Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, for winning the women’s category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia and awarded her N20 million to support her education. The first lady gave the commendation on Tuesday when Maryam was presented to her by the Gombe State Governor, […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu commended Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi for winning the women's category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The First Lady bestowed upon Maryam N20 million to support her education. This recognition occurred during a presentation ceremony attended by Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Tinubu emphasized that Maryam's achievement is not only a personal victory but also a source of national pride, as she has elevated Nigeria's standing on the global stage through her mastery of the Holy Qur'an. She encouraged Maryam to become a mentor as she continues her education. Earlier, Governor Yahaya acknowledged the First Lady's commitment to gender inclusivity and the advancement of the girl-child.
He highlighted Maryam as Nigeria's proud daughter who represented the nation and excelled. The Governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support of Maryam's success, viewing it as evidence of the President's dedication to celebrating excellence among young Nigerians. Governor Yahaya also praised Gombe State's dedication to empowering women and creating opportunities for them to fully realize their potential, citing the rising number of women in strategic roles within the state as proof of the administration's commitment to gender inclusion.
Dr. Mohammed Sani Idris, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, praised Gombe State for its exceptional focus on education, especially its efforts to address the issues of Almajiri and out-of-school children. He urged other state governors to follow suit, asserting that the challenge posed by these issues would be considerably diminished if all 36 states adopted similar commitments.
Maryam expressed her gratitude to the First Lady, hoping that her accomplishment would inspire other young Nigerians to strive for success. Maryam, a student at Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur'anic Memorisation in Gombe, emerged as the overall champion in the esteemed international competition after competing against numerous contestants from various countries.
Her win was particularly noteworthy as it took place during the competition's inaugural year that allowed female contestants to participate, marking Maryam's victory as a historic milestone.
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