Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disclosed that education remains a priority of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking on Tuesday when she received the winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz Qur’anic Recitation Competition, Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi at the State House, Abuja in the company of Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the First Lady said education will continue to be given topmost place in the agenda of the administration of President Tinubu.
She gave kudos to Maryam’s father for giving Maryam sound upbringing which has translated into the glory for the nation, Gombe State, her family and herself in particular.
Her words: “You are a pride to the girl child. You are a pride to the girl child. You are showing your generation the way which to go and that is hard work, pursued with divine wisdom and God has crowned your efforts.
“You have brought joy to us, showing Nigeria to the world again, about her worth and the good that can come from her”.
Mrs Tinubu said Maryam’s achievement showed the value of hard work, discipline and dedication, and urged her to embrace mentorship as she advances in her education.
She also announced her willingness to support Maryam’s pursuit of a master’s degree and presented her with a N20million cash reward.
On his part, Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya explained that 19 year old Maryam had won Qur’anic Recitation Competitions right from the local government to the State and then National levels to qualify for the International one she won.
Governor Yahaya also described Maryam’s achievement as a source of pride to Gombe State and Nigeria.
Responding, Maryam thanked the First Lady for the honour and said participating in the Saudi Arabian competition gave her the opportunity to meet participants from around the world. She expressed hope that her achievement would inspire other young Nigerians to work harder and excel.
Maryam emerged winner in the women’s category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Saudi Arabia, which attracted participants from 133 countries.
Deji Elumoye
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