“Mobility Is Essential” — Zamfara Governor Gifts 40 Cars to Imams

‎Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, on Friday, presented cars to 40 Jumma’at Mosque imams as part of the state government’s effort to support their commitment to religious duties.

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‎Lawal said the donation was intended to improve the mobility of the clerics and enhance their preaching and outreach across communities.

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‎“We are constructing mosques and houses for Imams, and we also feel it is important for them to move freely,” he said.

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‎“Mobility is essential, especially for preaching and community engagements. That is why we have selected 40 Imams in this first phase to receive vehicles to ease their movement.”

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‎The governor noted that Zamfara is a state built on strong Islamic principles, with numerous imams serving communities across all 14 local government areas.

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‎He stressed that supporting the welfare of religious leaders remains a priority of his administration and promised the initiative would continue, describing the current donation as the programme’s first phase.

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‎Lawal also urged the clerics to pray for lasting peace in Zamfara and across Nigeria.

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‎Speaking earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Sheikh Bello Almufty, praised Lawal as a leader committed to truth, justice, and inclusive development.

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‎He said the governor’s administration had transformed the lives of religious leaders by providing tangible benefits, including improved welfare packages and allowances for imams.

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‎Sheikh Atiku Zawiyya, representing the imams, thanked Lawal for the support. “This donation will strengthen the activities of Imams towards their service to the people,” he said.

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‎He prayed that the governor would continue the gesture, noting that such good deeds deserved prayers and Allah’s blessings.

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‎The beneficiary imams expressed gratitude to the state government and pledged to promote peace, unity, and moral values across their communities.

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