By Musa Tanimu Nasidi.
The 6th Quranic graduation ceremony of Sheikh Muhammad Abubakar Imam Memorial Qur’anic Memorization Center, Lokoja took place Sunday in Lokoja with 18 graduands.
Principal of the Centre, Alarama Safiyanu Imam said the school was established in 2008 with the aims of graduating students that would memorize the entire holy Qur’an.
He explained further that over 100 Students graduated since the establishment of the school in 2008.
“The centre which was established in memory of Sheikh Muhammad Abubakar Imam, the late chief Imam of Ejule, who during his life time established Qur’anic schools across the country.
“This year is our 6th graduation ceremony with 18 graduands. Two graduands successfully memorized the entire holy Qur’an,” he explained.
Among the graduands are; Malama Hamida Shariff Ismail and Malama Najiba Shariff Yusuf.
Father of the graduands, Alhaji Shariff Ismail Garba(Sidi) expressed gratitude to all those that attended the ceremony.
The graduation Ceremony which took place at Papinda Hotel Lokogoma, Lokoja was attended by Alhaji Hassan Musa and Islamic clerics in and outside the state.
