Mosque Rebuilding Effort in Niger Republic Receives Major Boost from Katsina State Governor
In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has donated $10,000 to support the rebuilding of a historic 200-year-old mosque in Damagaram, Niger Republic. The announcement was made by Alhaji Ya’u Umar Gwajo-gwajo, Special Adviser on Political Matters to the governor, while addressing journalists in Katsina on Friday.
The mosque, which collapsed recently, is set to be reconstructed thanks to the governor’s generous donation. According to Gwajo-gwajo, the Sultan of Damagaram, Alhaji Abubakar Sanda-Umau, expressed his gratitude to the governor for the donation, which will enable the construction of a standard mosque.
The initiative is expected to further strengthen the long-standing relationship between Katsina and Damagaram, which has flourished for over 500 years. Gwajo-gwajo quotes the Sultan as saying, "This gesture will further cement the relationship between Katsina and Damagaram, which has been flourishing for over 500 years."
The governor’s decision to donate to the mosque’s rebuilding was driven by his passion for social and spiritual development of the people of Damagaram and Niger Republic as a whole. As Gwajo-gwajo notes, the mosque will contribute to instilling Islamic moral discipline in the community, addressing many social ills in the society, and fostering unity among people separated by artificial borders.
In his statement, Gwajo-gwajo emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the people of Katsina and Damagaram, saying, "We are one people separated by artificial borders, and this is why we should strengthen our relations and address our challenges collectively."
This newfound support for the mosque’s rebuilding is a crucial step towards revitalizing the community’s spiritual and social fabric, and serves as a shining example of humanitarian effort in the region.
