Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has gifted N1 million each to 30 graduating students of the Indimi Trust Islamic Centre who successfully memorised the Holy Qur’an under the sponsorship of renowned philanthropist and businessman, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi.
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‎The graduation ceremony was held at the Indimi Mosque along Old Damboa Road in Maiduguri. The 30 graduates were fully sponsored by Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi through the Indimi Islamic Trust.
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‎Governor Zulum directed the release of N1 million to each of the 30 students, totalling N30 million. He also approved N2 million each for the eight teachers, totalling N16 million.
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‎While addressing the gathering, the Governor commended Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi for his commitment to Islamic scholarship and human capital development.
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‎Dr. Indimi, the founder and chairman of Oriental Energy Resources, has consistently supported education in the North East and across Nigeria. His foundation recently championed a N2 billion donation to the University of Maiduguri Education Endowment Fund.
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‎Governor Zulum also urged Islamic scholars to preach modestly. He emphasised the need for restraint and humility in religious discourse and charged the Ulamas to focus on teachings that promote peace, unity, and responsible citizenship among the Muslim faithful.
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‎The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting both formal and non-formal education, and the importance of integrating Islamic learning with Western education.
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‎The graduating students, who memorised the entire Holy Qur’an, were presented with certificates. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi; Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno; the Waziri of Borno, Mutawalli Shettima Bukar; and the Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Zannah Laisu Ibrahim.
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‎Several Islamic scholars, senior government officials and members of the business community from across the state also attended the occasion.
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Zulum Gifts 30 Indimi-Sponsored Quran Graduates N30 Million
