Ex-ministerial nominee organises Quranic competition in Kano
A former ministerial nominee, Dr Maryam Shetty on Saturday organised a Quranic recitation competition and a special prayer session for peace in the country.
Speaking at the event, Shetty said the aim of the program tagged “ReciteWithShetty was to initiate a national project that would cover a wider range of religio-humanitarian interests and concerns.
“It was from this deep well of inspiration that the idea of #ReciteWithShetty was born — a vision to give young Nigerians the same grounding, hope, and strength that the Qur’an has always given me.
“We live in an age where digital platforms often amplify noise, discord, and distractions. But rather than abandon these spaces, I asked myself: Why not reclaim them? Why not transform TikTok and Instagram from playgrounds of frivolity into platforms of faith, beauty, and reflection.
“My team and I have already embarked on a strategizing for the lifetime project that is expected to uplift humanity above the minimum benchmark for an ideal Muslim and a good life,” Shetty stated.
The prayer session was attended by hundreds of Islamic scholars, prominent personalities and well wishers from within and outside the state.
The scholars offered special prayers for peace and divine guidance for national leaders as they strive to lead the nation to prosperity.
In her remarks, the mother of Aliko Dangote, Hajiya Mariya Sanusi, commended Shetty for initiating the program and urged youths to be patriotic by dedicating themselves to Nigeria’s unity, peace, and progress.
The winner got N1 million cash prize, while first runners-up received N500,000. The 2nd runners-up got N250,000.
