From Abdullahi Idris, Dutse
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has commissioned an Islamic Multi-Services Centre constructed by Qatar Charity, a Qatar-based non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the state government.
The event took place in Babbar Riga village, located in Malam-Madori Local Government Area.
The multi-purpose center, a resultant effect of the partnership between Qatar Charity and the Jigawa State government, was designed as a mini-community with residential, educational and spiritual facilities. It features housing units, modern school and a spacious mosque, providing a conducive environment for learning and community cohesion.
This initiative is a vivid manifestation of the state government’s commitment to advance education, knowledge and community development among its citizens.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Namadi expressed appreciation to Qatar Charity for fulfilling its promise and called for sustained collaboration to expand such initiatives across the state.
He announced that the project will be handed over to the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, for proper management, which will include posting of teachers and other necessities to the school, describing the center as a source of hope for Babbar Riga and surrounding areas, which will contribute significantly to the development of the state.
The governor therefore urged residents of Babbar Riga and environs to make the best use of the facility, stressing that education remains a cornerstone of societal progress, while reaffirming his administration’s dedication to create opportunities for learning and development for all citizens.
The event attracted a host of dignitaries, including the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, His Excellency Ali Al-Hajri; Country Director of Qatar Charity, Mr Hamdi Abdou; Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi; Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Maje; and other prominent leaders and the general public.
During the ceremony, Qatar Charity officially handed over the completed facility to the Jigawa State government, paving the way for its utilisation by the local community.
The charity’s country director while thanking Governor Namadi for his foresight in pursuing this collaboration to its logical conclusion, also pledged more interventions in the state.
This remarkable project stems from a pledge made by Qatar Charity during Governor Namadi’s visit to their Abuja office last year. During the visit, the organisation committed to construct an Islamic center complete with a housing estate at a location chosen by the state government. The center is part of Qatar Charity’s broader mission to support education, empower communities and alleviate poverty in Nigeria.
