Gov. Yusuf Condoles JIBWIS, Commissioner for Women Affairs Over Passing of Engr. Yusuf Abdullahi

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received with shock the death of Engr. Yusuf Abdullahi (Baba), a respected engineer, religious leader, and immediate younger brother of the Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and the Disabled, Hon. Amina Abdullahi Sani.

The late Engr. Yusuf was also a close associate of the Kano based Islamic scholar, Professor Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, and a committed member State of Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa'iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), where he was widely admired for his dedication to the propagation of Islam and community service.

In a condolence message issued by the governor's Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Tuesday, Governor Yusuf said the deceased was a humble, God-fearing and compassionate individual whose contributions to engineering, religious activities and humanitarian causes earned him the respect of many across Kano State and beyond.

Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf noted that the death of Engr. Yusuf is a great loss not only to his immediate family but also to the entire JIBWIS family, the engineering profession and the people of Kano State.

He extended his heartfelt condolences to Hon. Amina Abdullahi, Professor Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, the leadership and members of JIBWIS, as well as the entire Abdullahi family, praying to Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased.

He also prayed fervently for Allah to admit him into Aljannatul Firdaus, and grant his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Rep Committee Chairman Calls for Sensitization Workshop for Muslim Lawmakers

Abuja – The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Traditional Institutions, Hon. Ari Muhammad Abdulmumin, has called on the Chairman of the National Ulama Council of Jama’atu Izalatul Bidi’a Wa Ikamatussunnah (JIBWIS) to organize a sensitization workshop for all Muslim members of the National Assembly.

Hon. Abdulmumin made the appeal at the JIBWIS Annual National Convention and the launch of the N1.5 billion Educational Development Appeal Fund, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Conference Center in Abuja.

He emphasized that as representatives of their various constituencies, lawmakers are not superior to other members of society but are only privileged by the opportunity given to them by Almighty Allah.

The federal lawmaker stressed that Islam places a high priority on learning, underscoring the importance of knowledge in governance and leadership. 

He noted that acquiring at least a basic understanding of Islamic principles would enable Muslim lawmakers to serve their people more effectively.

Hon. Abdulmumin also urged his Muslim colleagues to always act in accordance with the teachings of Islam in their legislative duties.

He commended the leadership of JIBWIS for their relentless efforts and sacrifices in promoting the development of Islam across the country.