Over 2,500 clerics gathered on Saturday to offer prayers for the success of the presidential ambitions of former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The special prayer session, organized by the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Abdullmumini Jibrin Kofa, was conducted in his hometown of Kofa village, in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, around 11:30 am; and attended by politicians from across the state.

The prayer session, which was led by the Chief Imam of Kafin-Maiyaki, featured recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an.

After the prayer session, the former House of Representatives member, who represented Bebeji/Kiru federal constituency gave scholarship grants to 2,500 girls.

He also empowered another 2,500 youths who underwent training in various skills under his empowerment program.

Speaking at the empowerment program, Kofa said that the special prayer was conducted for peace and stability in the country.

He said, “This special prayer was organized for the success of the presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming general elections, as well as for peace and stability in the country.”

According to him, the prayer was conducted by over 2,500 ulamas, drawn from all over Kano State.

He explained that over 2,500 youths who have been trained in various skills were also empowered.

He added, “Today a total of 2,500 youths received startup capital; over 2,500 girls, selected from the 44 local governments of the state received scholarship grants.

“Each of the beneficiaries received financial support ranging from N100,000 downwards.”

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