The Zamfara state government has commenced preparations for the conduct of the annual state Qur’anic recitation completion.
The Chairman of the state’s Qur’anic Competition Organising Committee, Alhaji Ahmad Garba Yandi, who stated this in Gusau, said preparations have reached advance stage for the smooth conduct of the exercise.
Read also: Kano Women Affairs Commissioner dumps NNPP
Yandi, who doubles as commissioner for local government, explained that the committee has embarked on tours to the 19 emirates in the state as part of its preparations.
He added that as usual the competition would commence at the emirates level then local government and ended at the state level, noting that the overall winners of the state competition will represent the state at the national competition.
Read also: Zulum resettles 1,200 residents in Baga town
“So far we have identified the weakness of each local governments and we are gradually fixing the problems ahead of the state and national competitions.
“The overall winners of the state completion would be camp for two weeks to undergo additional coaching ahead of the national competition,” he said.
The commissioner said the state embarked on early preparations in order to makes its work easy, noting that last year, Zamfara state had won five prizes including 1st position in two categories; 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions in different categories.
Read also: Kano APC Congresses: Ganduje to challenge Abuja Court verdict
Yandi, therefore, urged both the competitors and guiders to complement the efforts by the state government in making the state local competition a success.
He reiterated the commitment of Zamfara state government towards making the state victorious at the national Qur’anic recitation completion.
