By Shehu Dada, Kafanchan
Markas Abul Qassim Islamic Centre, Kafanchan, has graduated 75 students in Qur'anic citations, with stakeholders calling for greater investment in religious and moral education.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Kaduna State Deputy Governor-nominee, Mr. Jerry Adams represented by the Protocol Officer to the Governor, Alhaji Aliyu Baba Ahmed, described peace and unity as a priority of the present administration and urged the graduates to deploy their knowledge toward achieving it.
He congratulated the graduates and their parents for investing in education and pledged continued support for the centre.
Guest speaker Professor Ibrahim Makari, Chief Imam of the Central Mosque, Abuja, advised the graduates to pursue further knowledge, noting that the ceremony marked the beginning of their educational journey.
Represented by Imam Muhammad Mahmud, he said the graduates were specially chosen by God to serve as ambassadors of their school and to continue educating others on the Holy Qur'an.
He called on well-meaning citizens and government at all levels to support institutions like Abul Qassim in educating society.
The Emir of Jamaa, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu, who was Royal Father of the day, expressed pride in the centre and the graduates and urged them to sustain the tempo.
Director of the Centre, Sheikh Amin Qassim, thanked parents and the people of the area for their support and commended staff for their dedication.
The event featured Qur'anic recitations by the graduates and the presentation of certificates.