Governor Babagana Zulum has awarded N1 million each to 30 graduating students who memorised the Qur’an.


Mr Zulum announced the financial support on Sunday during the graduation ceremony at the Indimi Mosque in Maiduguri.


The governor also approved N2 million each for eight teachers who trained the students, bringing the total support to N46 million.


He commended Muhammadu Indimi, founder of Indimi Islamic Trust, for his sustained contributions to Islamic education and human capital development.


Mr Zulum urged Islamic scholars to embrace moderation and humility in their preaching, promoting peace, unity and responsible citizenship.


He said his administration remained committed to strengthening formal and non-formal education across the state.


The governor stressed the importance of integrating Islamic learning with Western education to provide young people with broader educational opportunities.


According to him, education remained critical to producing a responsible and productive generation capable of contributing meaningfully to society.


The 30 graduates, who memorised the entire Qur’an, were presented with certificates during the ceremony.


Mr Indimi, chairman of Oriental Energy Resources, has supported several educational initiatives across the Northeast and Nigeria.


His contributions include a recent N2 billion donation to the University of Maiduguri education endowment fund.


The ceremony was attended by the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Garbai, Mohammed Monguno and Shettima Bukar.


Also present was the chief imam of Borno, Imam Zannah Ibrahim, among other dignitaries.


The ceremony celebrated the graduates’ achievement and the Indimi Islamic Trust’s contribution to promoting Qur’anic education in Borno.

(NAN)