Yobe Deputy Governor Leads Delegation to Mosque Commissioning in Kankara

By Mohammed Yakubu Lailai

The Deputy Governor of Yobe State, Idi Barde Gubana, has led a high-powered delegation from the Yobe State Government to the commissioning of a newly constructed mosque in Kankara, Katsina State.

The delegation included the Commissioner of the Yobe State Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ethical Re-Orientation, Yusuf Umar, as well as other senior government officials.

The commissioning ceremony, held in Kankara, attracted prominent political leaders, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and community members from across Northern Nigeria.

The Yobe delegation was received by the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Lawal Jobe, who welcomed the visiting officials and dignitaries to the historic event.

Speaking during the ceremony, Deputy Governor Gubana emphasized that mosques should not only serve as places for the observance of the five daily prayers but also as institutions that contribute to the moral and social development of society.

According to him, mosques historically functioned as centers of learning, leadership training, justice, and community development during the early periods of Islamic civilization.

“We should not restrict this mosque to the observance of the five daily prayers alone,” he said. “It should serve as a center for moral guidance, unity among people, peaceful coexistence, and the development of skills that will benefit society.”

Gubana added that religious institutions have a significant role to play in community transformation, particularly through education, youth mentorship, and social engagement.

Also speaking at the event, Commissioner Yusuf Umar highlighted the importance of mosques as platforms for promoting ethical values and strengthening religious awareness within society.

He explained that the mandate of the Yobe State Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ethical Re-Orientation includes promoting moral discipline, peaceful coexistence, and responsible leadership among citizens.

“Our mosques should serve as centers of learning and moral guidance,” he said. “They should provide platforms where people learn discipline, honesty, unity, and responsibility while also gaining knowledge that can contribute to the development of their communities.”

Other members of the Yobe delegation included former Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Ahmed Lawan Mirwa, and the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Science and Technical Schools Board, Dauda Muhammad Atiyeyi.

The dignitaries commended the individuals and organizations responsible for the mosque’s construction, describing the project as a significant contribution to the spiritual and social development of the community.

Community leaders in Kankara expressed appreciation to the visiting delegation and other distinguished guests, noting that the presence of leaders from neighbouring states reflects unity and shared commitment to religious and community development across Northern Nigeria.

Islamic scholars at the event also delivered sermons emphasizing the need to revive the traditional role of mosques as centers of education, peacebuilding, and leadership development.

The ceremony concluded with prayers for lasting peace, unity, and prosperity in Yobe State, Katsina State, and Nigeria as a whole.