Governor Radda Announces Personal Funding for Zawiyya Guest House

 Calls for Sustained Prayers, Unity to Overcome Challenges

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced his decision to personally finance the construction of a guest house for the Madinatul Ahbab Zawiyya, Kofar Baru, Daura, reaffirming his commitment to supporting Islamic institutions and religious activities across the state.

Governor Radda made the announcement in the early hours of Tuesday during the annual Maulid of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), organised by the Madinatul Ahbab Zawiyya under the leadership of Khalifa Sheikh Naziru Kofar Baru.

Speaking at the event, Governor Radda said his personal support for the Zawiyya was part of his commitment to assisting Islamic scholars and religious institutions in promoting Islamic values, peace and unity.

He said, "We will continue to support our Islamic scholars and religious institutions because of their important role in strengthening faith, promoting good morals and maintaining peace in our society."

The Governor said his administration would continue to identify with Islamic scholars and religious institutions across the state, stressing that their contributions remain important to peaceful coexistence and moral development.

Governor Radda explained that his decision to personally finance the construction of the guest house was his contribution towards the development of the Zawiyya and the continuation of its religious activities.

He said, "I have decided to personally finance the construction of a guest house for the Madinatul Ahbab Zawiyya as my own contribution to the development of this important religious institution."

The Governor also called on Islamic scholars and clerics to sustain their prayers for Katsina State and Nigeria, saying prayers, unity and collective efforts were needed to overcome the challenges facing the country.

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He urged Muslims to continue to uphold the teachings and exemplary qualities of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), particularly peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and good conduct.

Earlier, Khalifa Sheikh Naziru Kofar Baru commended Governor Radda for his continued support for Islamic scholars and religious activities.

He assured the Governor of the Zawiyya’s continued prayers and support for his administration and the development of Katsina State.

The Maulid featured recitation of the Holy Qur’an and readings from various Islamic texts. The annual event, held on the night of 12th Rabi’ul Awwal, has continued for more than 60 years in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The Maulid attracted participants from different parts of Africa.

Among those who attended were the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir; and Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Hon. Ishaq Shehu Dabai.

Others included National Assembly candidate for Baure, Zango; Alhaji Muhammad Daha Umar Faruk; members of the Katsina State Executive Council; and other senior government officials.

Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed

Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor

25 August, 2026