Tinubu Hails Maryam Dan’Azumi on Winning King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi of Gombe State for emerging winner of the women’s category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Maryam for her outstanding performance and mastery of the Holy Qur’an at the prestigious international competition held in Makkah.
Maryam reportedly defeated competitors from 132 countries to claim the top position and a prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyals, said to be equivalent to about N120 million.
President Tinubu described her achievement as a source of national pride, noting that her mastery of Qur’anic memorisation, recitation and scholarship had brought recognition to Nigeria on the international stage.
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The President also cited Maryam’s elder sister, Hajara Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, who won a similar international Qur’anic competition in Jordan in 2024, describing the sisters as sources of inspiration to young Nigerians.
Tinubu commended the parents, teachers and mentors who contributed to the sisters’ development, recognising the discipline, sacrifice and commitment required to attain excellence in Qur’anic scholarship.
He also appreciated the organisers and authorities of Saudi Arabia for providing an international platform that promotes excellence in Qur’anic memorisation, recitation, Tajweed, interpretation and scholarship.
Maryam’s winning category required participants to demonstrate mastery of the entire Holy Qur’an, including memorisation, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation of all 60 Hizb with Tafsir.
The President said her victory demonstrated the excellence, discipline, dedication and intellectual depth of Nigerian youths, while bringing honour to the country.
The achievement further highlights Nigeria’s growing presence in international Qur’anic scholarship and the contributions of young Nigerians to the promotion of religious and intellectual excellence.
By PRNigeria
