Four outstanding young Qur’anic reciters have received newly built homes as prizes for their exceptional performance in the President Bola Tinubu Mother’s Qur’anic Recitation Competition, held recently in Kano.
The initiative, spearheaded by Senator Bashir Lado—Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters—was designed to honour the late Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu, mother of President Bola Tinubu, while promoting Qur’anic memorization and recitation among Nigerian youth.
Speaking during the prize presentation ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the Organising Committee, Professor Ali Muhammad, highlighted the dual purpose of the event: to commemorate the legacy of Hajiya Abibatu and to nurture moral and spiritual values among young Muslims.
Winners of the first positions, Maryam Abubakar Mu’az (female category) and Ahmad Shu’aib (male category), were each awarded luxurious three-bedroom homes. Second-place winners Zainab Hassan Shu’aib and Ahmad Kabir Baturi received two-bedroom houses. All properties included parlours and were presented as fully finished living spaces.
Over 100 contestants from all 44 local government areas of Kano State participated in the competition, which was marked by rigorous recitation of the entire Qur’an. Organisers described the turnout and performance as evidence of the deep commitment among youth to Islamic scholarship.
“This is more than a competition—it’s a call to character, knowledge, and faith,” Prof. Muhammad said. “Our aim is to inspire more young Nigerians to embrace the teachings of the Qur’an as a guide for responsible citizenship and nation-building.”
The event attracted high-profile guests, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Emir of Daura, and other dignitaries from across Nigeria, underscoring its national significance.
Organisers expressed hope that the initiative would become an annual tradition, with broader support to reach more talented youth across the country.
