Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday presented the sum of N20 million to Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi in support of her education.
The presentation took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led a delegation that formally introduced the young scholar to the First Lady.
Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation in Gombe, emerged overall winner in the women’s category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
She competed in the category covering memorisation of the entire Holy Qur’an, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation. Her victory marked a historic milestone as it occurred in the first year female contestants were admitted to the 46-year-old competition.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu described the achievement as a source of national pride. “Maryam has brought joy to us. You have made us proud by conquering the world, especially in this area of faith and divine knowledge,” she said.
The First Lady further noted that the award represented not only a personal triumph but also an inspiration to the girl child. She commended Maryam’s parents, teachers, mentors and Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for their support and mentorship.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed appreciation for the warm reception and the N20 million support towards Maryam’s education. He stated that the young champion’s feat belonged to the entire nation.
Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi thanked the First Lady for the honour and expressed hope that her success would inspire other young Nigerians to pursue excellence.