Hajara Ibrahim, from Abubakar Siddiq Islamiyya and 200 level Botany student at the Gombe State University, has emerged the overall winner 18th edition of the Hashemite Jordan international qur’anic competition for female.
Participants were selected from 39 countries including Nigeria in the 60 Hizb with Tajwid category.
Ibrahim, who hails from Gombe State, was selected to represent Nigeria, in the revered religious competition.
During the competition which held between 17th and 22nd February, 2024, Hajara had achieved an impressive score of 99.5, securing her position as the overall winner of the 18th edition of the competition organized annually by the Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places of Jordan.
Reacting to the development, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, who conveyed his admiration to Hajara’s hard work in a press statement signed by Director-General Press Affairs Ismaila Misilli, lauded her family and teachers, in mastering the Qur’an, while expressing confidence that her achievement would serve as an inspiration to countless others in Gombe and beyond.
He further stressed the importance of nurturing and supporting the educational pursuits of young people, particularly in the realm of religious studies, which he said, play a vital role in shaping their character and contributing to the development of the society.
“I am deeply proud of our daughter’s exceptional achievement on the global stage. Hajara’s triumph exemplifies the vibrant academic heritage of Gombe State. Her victory brings pride not just to us in Gombe, but to Nigeria as a whole. I am convinced that this feat will inspire numerous others, particularly our young girls,” Yahaya said.
The statement partly added, “Our commitment to promoting the educational journey of young individuals, particularly in the realm of religious studies, remains unwavering. We recognise its pivotal role in moulding character and fostering societal advancement. Gombe is known for excellence, and we shall continue to identify with those who promote the good image of Gombe to the world. Hajara is one of such people, and we are proud to celebrate her.”
