Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina has urged wealthy individuals to contribute to the development of their communities.

He emphasised the importance of building mosques and schools, both Islamic and Western-style, as these institutions play a crucial role in promoting moral values and shaping society.

Mr Radda made the call on Friday at the inauguration of a new Juma’at Mosque in the Sandamu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

AIG Mustapha Bala-Sandamu donated the mosque.

The governor commended Mr Bala-Sandamu for his philanthropic efforts and urged other officers and wealthy individuals to follow his example.

He also tasked the mosque committee and the Sandamu community with ensuring the mosque’s proper maintenance, encouraging them to use it as a centre for learning and character-building.

In his remarks, the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk-Umar, expressed gratitude to Mr Bala-Sandamu on behalf of the people of Sandamu and the Daura Emirate.

The emir also inaugurated the mosque’s imam, deputy imam, and other members of the mosque committee, urging them to ensure the mosque was well-maintained.

Earlier in his sermon, Sheikh Abdulhadi Aliyu-Daura lauded the donation as an act of worship that attracted immense rewards from Allah.

He urged the Muslim community to continue praying for the country’s leaders at all levels to succeed in improving the welfare and well-being of citizens.

(NAN)