Bauchi state governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed says his administration will bolster funding to religious organizations as part of efforts to ensure societal reorientation.
The Governor was speaking at the Qur’anic graduation ceremony of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi.
Bala said the support would be given to all the Islamic groups regardless of their differences to ensure peaceful coexistence in the society.
According to him, Islamic schools across the state would be considered in the award of renovation and construction, and appealed to the foundation not to relent in offering prayers for the unity of the country.
The governor acknowledged what he described as positive contributions of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi towards the propagation of Islam not only in the state, but the country, and Africa at large.
Earlier, the Chairman of Foundation, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi challenged the graduands to make good use of the knowledge acquired for the propagation of Islam.
