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Governor Radda Donates $10,000 for Mosque Reconstruction in Niger Republic

Katsina City News
11 Oct, 2024
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Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has donated the sum of $10,000 for the rebuilding of a 200 year-old mosque in Damagaram, Niger Republic.

The historic mosque will be reconstructed after it collapsed recently.

The money which was donated by Governor Radda was delivered by his Special Adviser on Political Matters Alhaji Ya'u Umar Gwajo-gwajo who holds the traditional title of 'Turakin Damagaram'.

Meanwhile, the Sultan of Damagaram, Alhaji Abubakar Sanda Umau, expressed appreciation to the Governor for the donation which would enable the construction of a standard mosque building.

He said the gesture will further cement the long-standing relationship between Katsina and Damagaram which has been flourishing for over 500 years.

In his remarks, Alhaji Ya'u Umar Gwajo-gwajo, told the Emir that Governor Dikko Radda rebuilt the mosque owing to his passion for social and spiritual development of the people.

"His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, is passionate about the social and spiritual development of the people of Damagaram and Niger Republic as a whole.

"This mosque will contribute towards instilling Islamic moral discipline in our people, and this assist in addressing many social ills in our society.

"We are one people separated by artificial borders, this is why we should strengthen bilateral relations between our people and address our challenges collectively ", Gwajo-gwajo said.