Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has rewarded 30 graduating students of the Indimi Trust Islamic Centre in Maiduguri with N1 million each for successfully memorising the Holy Qur’an.
Key Highlights
- 30 students receive N1m each
- Eight teachers receive N2m each
- N46m total reward approved
- Indimi praised for philanthropy
- Zulum promotes peaceful preaching
The governor announced the financial support during the graduation ceremony held at the Indimi Mosque along Old Damboa Road, Maiduguri, where the students were presented with certificates.
The 30 graduates were sponsored by renowned philanthropist and businessman, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, through the Indimi Islamic Trust.
In addition to the students’ rewards, Governor Zulum approved N2 million each for the eight teachers who trained the graduates, bringing the governor’s total financial support to N46 million.
The governor commended Indimi for his sustained investment in Islamic scholarship, education and human capital development, describing his contributions as significant to the growth and development of Borno State, the North-East and Nigeria at large.
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Indimi, founder and chairman of Oriental Energy Resources, has over the years supported various educational and humanitarian initiatives in the region and beyond.
His foundation recently donated N2 billion to the University of Maiduguri Education Endowment Fund.
Governor Zulum also used the occasion to call on Islamic scholars to exercise restraint, humility and responsibility in their religious preaching.
He urged the Ulamas to deploy their influence towards promoting peace, unity and peaceful coexistence, while guiding the Muslim faithful towards responsible citizenship and conduct.
The governor stressed that religious leaders have an important role to play in fostering social harmony, particularly at a time when communities require greater understanding and cooperation.
Governor Zulum reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening both formal and non-formal education in the state, emphasising the need to integrate Islamic learning with Western education.
He said such an approach would help equip young people with both religious knowledge and the modern skills required to contribute meaningfully to society.
