Efforts of Zamfara State Government for the establishment of an Islamic University in the state has reached high level contact as the Emir of Maradun, Sarkin Kayan Maradun, Alhaji Garba Tambari, met with the co-founder of the University, As-Sheikh Khalifa Ibn Abdullah Alkhamoudi, in Makkah.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications. Zailani Bappa on Tuesday.
He states that, the delegation, which comprises of top civil servants, technocrats, academics, Clerics and traditional rulers.
According to him, they delivered the message of Governor Matawalle to the Sheikh and informed him of the readiness and commitment of the State Government to provide all the necessary partnership requirements for the speedy establishment of the University in Zamfara State.
The statement quoted the Sheikh who expressed his joy and satisfaction in seeing the delegation which he said was an indication of the seriousness and readiness of Zamfara State government to host the proposed University.
The statement added that, the discussions centered on the infrastructure and mode of study at the University which was agreed to be conventional. Hence, when established, the University will offer courses in Quranic Science, Hadith Studies, Medicine,Computer Science and Engineering as well as Geological Sciences.
It states that, As-Sheikh Khalifa assured that he and his team will soon pay a similar visit to Zamfara State to study the possibility of immediate take-off of the new University to be situated at Maradun Town, headquarters of Maradun Local Government area of the state.
