The Sokoto State Government has announced its commencement of monthly allowances to Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins(those who proclaim the call to daily prayer).
Jumu’at Mosques across the state are also to benefit from the allowances.
The development was announced via a statement the Director General of Media and Publicity for Sokoto Government House, Abubakar Bawa issued.
Bawa in the communication said the gesture is aimed at strengthening Islamic propagation and Qur’anic memorisation among children.
He added that Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced it on Saturday at the graduation of 111 Qur’an memorisers from the Sokoto branch of the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation.
“We have also introduced monthly cash allocations to all our Jumu’at Mosques, ranging from N300,000 to N500,000 depending on their category.
“In addition, monthly allowances have been introduced for Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins across the state to support them in the discharge of their duties,” Aliyu reportedly said.
According to the governor, Islamic affairs remain central to his administration’s “Nine-point Smart Agenda,” ranking second only to security.
“Encouraging Qur’anic memorisation among our children will help raise a generation that upholds the good teachings of Islam in line with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” Aliyu added.
