Sokoto Ends Public Appeals For Tafseer Funding

Sokoto State government has resolved to be funding the annual Tafseer, bringing an end to public appeals for the purpose.

Governor Ahmad Aliyu saidt his administration would henceforth take full responsibility for supporting the annual Ramadan Tafseer organised by Izala groups.

A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, director-general, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, explained that the governor gave the assurance when he received Izala groups from Kaduna and Jos, who paid him separate Sallah homage visits.

Governor Aliyu said the decision to support the Tafseer from next year was informed by the fact that the promotion of Islamic affairs remains one of the top priorities of his administration.

“I don’t think it is appropriate for us in Sokoto to allow you to continue raising appeal funds every year to conduct the Ramadan Tafseer,” the governor said.