Gombe Indigene Wins International Qur’anic Recitation Competition In Jordan
BY NAJIB SANI, GOMBE
A Gombe State indigene Hajara Ibrahim has emerged overall winner of the international Qur’anic recitation competition held at Jordan.
Hajara, a student of ‘Abubakar Siddiq Islamic school’ and a 200 Level Botany Student at the Gombe State University who was selected to represent Nigeria, emerged the overall winner among other contestants from 39 countries at the 18th edition of the Hashemite Jordan International Qur’anic Competition for Females.
During the competition that took place between 17th and 22nd February, 2024, Hajara had achieved an impressive score of 99.5 per cent, securing her position as the overall winner of the 18th edition of the competition organised annually by the Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places of Jordan.
Reacting to the development, Gombe State governor Inuwa Yahaya hailed Hajara and congratulated her family and teachers for the feat.
The governor in a press release by his spokesperson Isma’ila Uba Misilli stressed the importance of nurturing and supporting the educational pursuits of young people, particularly in the realm of religious studies, which he said, play a vital role in shaping their character and contributing to the development of the society.
“I am deeply proud of our daughter’s exceptional achievement on the global stage. Hajara’s triumph exemplifies the vibrant academic heritage of Gombe State. Her victory brings pride not just to us in Gombe, but to Nigeria as a whole. I am convinced that this feat will inspire numerous others, particularly our young girls”, the Governor remarked.
Attached is picture of the winner Hajara
