Tinubu congratulates Gombe girl on winning Qur’anic competition in Saudi Arabia

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi from Gombe State for her victory in the women's category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Dan’Azumi emerged victorious over competitors from 132 countries, earning a prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyal, equivalent to N120 million.

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Maryam Ibrahim Dan Azumi’s victory in the highly competitive category covering memorisation of the entire Holy Qur’an, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation of all 60 Hizb with Tafsir is a remarkable achievement that has brought immense honour to Nigeria and further demonstrated the excellence, discipline, dedication and intellectual capacity of Nigerian youths.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended Dan’Azumi for her exceptional performance and profound mastery of the Holy Qur’an. He described her win as a personal triumph and a significant source of national pride, which has prominently placed Nigeria on the global stage. The President noted that this achievement follows a similar success by her elder sister, Hajara Ibrahim Dan Azumi, who secured first place in a comparable competition in Jordan in 2024.

Tinubu acknowledged the dedication of Dan’Azumi's parents, teachers, and mentors, recognizing the sacrifices and commitment required to reach such a high level of Qur’anic scholarship. He also expressed appreciation to the organizers and authorities of Saudi Arabia for providing a distinguished international platform that fosters excellence in Qur’anic memorization, recitation, understanding, and scholarship.

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She has made Nigeria proud. Her achievement in Makkah is a powerful testimony to what our young people can accomplish when talent is matched with discipline, faith, hard work and dedicated mentorship.

"Maryam Ibrahim Dan Azumi’s victory in the highly competitive category covering memorisation of the entire Holy Qur’an, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation of all 60 Hizb with Tafsir is a remarkable achievement that has brought immense honour to Nigeria and further demonstrated the excellence, discipline, dedication and intellectual capacity of Nigerian youths," the President stated. He added, "She has made Nigeria proud. Her achievement in Makkah is a powerful testimony to what our young people can accomplish when talent is matched with discipline, faith, hard work and dedicated mentorship."

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On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate Maryam on this remarkable victory.

President Tinubu extended his congratulations on behalf of the Nigerian government and its people, praying for continued guidance, protection, and increased knowledge and wisdom for Maryam. He expressed hope that her achievement would inspire more young Nigerians to pursue excellence. The administration reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that nurture the intellectual, moral, and spiritual development of Nigerian youth.

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May Almighty Allah continue to guide, protect and increase her in knowledge and wisdom, and may her achievement inspire many more young Nigerians to pursue excellence.