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Ankpa LGA: Hon. Ahmed Mohammed organises 1st Edition of Ankpa I Qur'anic recitation Competiton


Report;

Over 100 participants drawn from the five wards in Ankpa I constituency to participate in the first edition of Ankpa I Qur'anic recitation competition.

The competition opened in Ankpa Township Stadium on Sunday 20th May, 2018.

Declaring it open, the Deputy majority leader assured of his continued support towards Islamic education and moral up-bringing of children. applauded the effort of the  Reciters, saying that, memorization of the Holy Quran requires commitment and seriousness. In his speech he said; "I, must commend your determination to memorize the Holy Quran which has enabled you to participate in this very important competition. It is important that we continue to encourage the recitation of the Quran beyond this competition, even among non-Muslims".

He enjoined the competition organising committee to identify good talents that could perform commendable feat at national competitions. "It will be a  great pride to the entire state and the nation at large if there are to compete at the higher level,” He rounded up his speech by assuring the people of his constituency of his commitment to continue working with the templates of his campaign promises. "I will remain committed to effective representation and legislation, youth empowerment/Skill acquisition programs for our teeming youths, providing basic/social amenities, and more importantly, establishing a wider and well cultivated relationahip between the people and myself. My doors are always open. No one, and indeed, no community will be excluded from our prosperity on account on their religious or political inclinations".

The Onu-Ankpa, Onu-Ogodo, Acting Ejeh Ankpa LGA, Sheiqh Salman A'adam (Chief Imam Ankpa LGA), the administrator Ankpa LGA, And lots of dignitaries graced the occasion to sheer the reciters up and encourage them.

Speaking on behalf of the scholars, Dr. Sani Haroon commended the honorable member for being innovate, coming up with such idea which no politician has ever done in the history of Ankpa LGA and also for his developmental strides. He also pleaded with him to come to their aid by providing a vehicle for the Islamic body to enable them disseminate Islam and Islamic teachings across the state.

Responding swiftly, Honorable Ahmed Mohammed promised to provide the Islamic body a vehicle before the finals of the Quranic competition.

Compiled by;
Prince Tijani Dauda
SLA to Hon. Ahmed Mohammed

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