Northern governor donates $10,000 for reconstruction of Mosque in Niger Republic

The governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda on Friday donated $10,000 for the reconstruction of a 200-year-old mosque in The Republic of Niger.

Ya’u Umar Gwajo-gwaj, the special adviser to the governor on political matters made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Katsina.

According to Gwajo-gwaj, the mosque is located in the Damagaran area of the Niger Republic and the governor’s donation is to help the neighbouring country reconstruct the mosque into a more modern and standard one.

Gwajo-gwajo also said that Governor Radda made such a donation due to his passion for the social and spiritual development of people.

His words, “This Mosque will contribute towards instilling Islamic moral discipline in our people, and it will assist in addressing many social ills in our society.

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“We are one people separated by artificial borders, this is why we should strengthen bilateral relations between our people and address our challenges collectively,“ Gwajo-gwajo said.

A Turankin Damagaran, the governor’s aide added that the Sultan of Damagaram, Abubakar Sanda-Umau, thanked Governor Radda for his kind gesture.

The sultan was quoted saying, “The gesture will further cement the long-standing relationship between Katsina and Damagaram, which has been flourishing for over 500 years.”

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