Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi says his government is determined to integrate Qur’anic education into the regular school system so that students can benefit from both religious and secular education.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 40th Jigawa State Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Dutse, the Governor described young Qur’anic scholars as a “tremendous blessing.”
He emphasised the vital role of Qur’anic knowledge in shaping character, moral values, and intellectual development.
“Having these young students among us is indeed a great blessing.
“We see the enormous benefit of this Qur’anic recitation competition. When a person has religious knowledge, especially Qur’anic knowledge, things become easier for them,” Govenror Namadi said.
The Governor pledged to strengthen the Tsangaya Education Board an initiative designed to integrate Qur’anic studies into the formal school system by ensuring a dedicated budgetary allocation for it.
He noted that the approach would not only preserve traditional Qur’anic education but also equip students with skills for national development.
“As a government, we will continue to promote Qur’anic education. Just as every sector has its budgetary allocation, Qur’anic education will also receive funding and full implementation because we see a bright future in this area,” Governor Namadi stated.
In a move aimed at bridging traditional religious education with secular education, the Governor announced that outstanding students would receive sponsorship to pursue further studies either in Qur’anic scholarship or in other disciplines such as medicine, engineering, and technology.
“For those whom Allah has blessed with strong Qur’anic knowledge, we will assist them to advance as far as possible in that field. And for those who combine Qur’anic learning with other talents—whether in engineering, medicine, or other areas—we will support them to continue their education,” he said.
Governor Namadi also highlighted Jigawa’s growing role as a hub for Qur’anic education in Nigeria.
He recalled the state’s successful hosting of an international Qur’anic recitation contest introduced to the country by the Imam of Madinah and disclosed that Jigawa has been approved to host the 2026 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition.
“This is a testament to the commitment and progress Jigawa has made in advancing Qur’anic education. We will continue to support such initiatives,” the governor affirmed.
He commended the State Bureau of Islamic Education, the Tsangaya Education Board, and the Ministry of Higher Education for their contributions to advancing Qur’anic learning and promoting educational inclusivity.
The 2025 Qur’anic Recitation Competition featured male and female participants from across Jigawa who contested in various categories covering the recitation of two, ten, thirty, and sixty parts of the Holy Qur’an.
Details of the engagement were contained in a press statement by the Governor’s spokesperson Hamisu Gumel.