The Bauchi State Government has successfully concluded the 41st Edition of the Bauchi State Qur’anic Recitation Competition, held on Sunday, 8th November 2026, in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The grand closing ceremony attracted distinguished Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials, members of the organising committee, religious leaders, and participants from across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state.
Representing His Excellency, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, Kaura of Bauchi, the Government House Chief of Staff, Yakubu Shehu Kumbala, congratulated the male and female participants who distinguished themselves through outstanding performances and emerged victorious in various categories.
The Governor urged the successful contestants not to limit their relationship with the Holy Qur’an to recitation alone but to embrace its teachings, principles, and moral guidance in their daily lives. He emphasised the importance of translating Qur’anic knowledge into good character, peaceful coexistence, discipline, and positive contributions to society.
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Community Reorientation, Engr. Muhammad Binni Abdulkadir, expressed profound appreciation to the organising committee and the panel of judges for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to ensuring a transparent and successful competition.
He described the successful conclusion of the 41st edition as a remarkable achievement, acknowledging the substantial support provided by the Bauchi State Government towards the organisation of the annual religious event.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the outstanding contestants selected from the competition would represent Bauchi State at the forthcoming national Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Dutse, Jigawa State.
The Chairman of the Bauchi State Qur’anic Recitation Competition Committee, Imam Hassan Usman Zango, expressed gratitude to the Bauchi State Government for its continued commitment to promoting Qur’anic education and supporting participants across the state.
He highlighted the various empowerment and welfare items provided by the government to encourage outstanding contestants and promote excellence in Qur’anic recitation.
Among the items distributed to deserving participants were vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles, freezers, and other household support materials aimed at recognising their dedication, commitment, and exceptional performance.
The major highlights of this year’s competition were the emergence of the following outstanding contestants:
Overall Male Winner: Gwani Adamu Aliyu Wazir from Dambam Local Government Area.
Overall Female Winner: Gwarzuwa Malama Habiba Hashim Abdullahi from Dass Local Government Area.
Their remarkable achievements earned them recognition and distinguished them among the best Qur’anic reciters in Bauchi State.
Other notable personalities who delivered goodwill messages and contributed to the success of the occasion included the Emir of Gamawa, Alhaji Adamu Abdulkadir; Malam Abdulrahman Imam Idris; and Malam Lawal Sa’id Jahun.
The ceremony concluded with the representative of the Governor leading other distinguished dignitaries in presenting awards, prizes, and gifts to the successful contestants in recognition of their outstanding performances.
The successful conclusion of the 41st Bauchi State Qur’anic Recitation Competition once again demonstrates the importance of preserving Islamic scholarship, encouraging younger generations to engage with the Holy Qur’an, and strengthening moral and religious values across communities.
The Bauchi State Government’s continued support for this important religious programme reflects its commitment to promoting religious education, rewarding excellence, and nurturing a generation guided by the teachings of the Holy Qur’an.