Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his counterparts from Yobe, Sokoto and Jigawa have commended the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama of Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’a Wa Iqamatussunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, for promoting unity and peaceful coexistence.
The governors made the commendation at a national symposium on “Enhanced Political Participation and Support for Social Justice as a Panacea for Unity and Development in Nigeria,” held at Saddiqa Event Centre, Jos.
Speaking on behalf of the governors, Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni described Sheikh Jingir’s efforts as vital to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence.
The symposium also witnessed JIBWIS’ endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 presidential election.
National Chairman-Administration of JIBWIS, Sheikh Abdulnasir Abdulmuhuyi, said the Tinubu-Shettima administration had demonstrated commitment to Nigeria’s development during its first three years in office.
He urged Nigerians to support the administration for a second term to consolidate its achievements.
Also, Sheikh Jingir called on JIBWIS members nationwide to renew their support for Tinubu and Shettima ahead of the 2027 election.
Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin, said Nigerians “could not afford to lose” the Tinubu-Shettima administration in 2027, while commending Sheikh Jingir for promoting national unity.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Kabir Masari and Governor Buni each donated N300 million towards the establishment of Fortune University founded by Sheikh Jingir.
The event was attended by Islamic scholars, political leaders, government officials and JIBWIS members from across the country.
