By Khalid Idris Doya The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has inaugurated the I...
By Khalid Idris Doya
The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, has inaugurated the Imam Shu'aibu Yisin Council of Ulamah Islamic Centre in Bununu, the headquarters of Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi State, as part of efforts to promote unity among the Muslim community and support community development.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Bununu on Saturday, Senator Shehu Buba said the centre was established to bring together Islamic scholars and followers from different groups in order to strengthen unity, understanding and cooperation among Muslims.
According to him, the centre will serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration among Islamic scholars, helping to promote peace, mutual respect and meaningful development within the society.
The Senator noted that since assuming office, he has remained committed to effective representation of the people of Bauchi South through programmes and projects aimed at improving the welfare of communities across the seven local government areas of the district.
He explained that the centre contains several units, including departments responsible for inheritance matters, reconciliation and other services designed to support Islamic teachings and promote community harmony.
Senator Shehu Buba said the project was initiated following requests from Islamic scholars across different organisations who sought the establishment of a central meeting point to enhance unity and understanding among Muslims.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of the project from the beginning of its construction to its completion.
He prayed that the centre would continue to serve as a catalyst for the growth and development of Islam in the area.
The Senator also highlighted some of his interventions since becoming a member of the Senate, including programmes focused on women and youth empowerment, job creation for young people, social support initiatives, healthcare services, agricultural support and other development efforts.
For his part, the chairman of the building committee, Hon. Aminu Tukur, commended the senator for sponsoring the project from inception to completion.
Aminu Tukur explained that the centre comprises 12 offices, a conference hall, a guest house with nine rooms, a store and a shopping complex containing six shops, among other facilities. He added that the project cost about N200 million and was fully funded by Senator Shehu Buba.
During the event, Senator Shehu Buba also extended condolences to the people of Alkaleri Local Government Area over the recent bandit attacks in the area, describing the incident as deeply disturbing.
He noted that communities such as Mansur, Digare, Gwana and Yalo among others have been seriously affected by the attacks, stressing that insecurity remains a challenge that concerns everyone.
The Senator assured that he would work closely with the Bauchi State Government and security agencies to curb the activities of bandits in the affected communities.
He further disclosed plans to constitute a special committee to explore ways of providing support to the affected communities, particularly those currently displaced in Kashere.
In a related development, Senator Shehu Buba Umar donated N20 million towards the construction of the permanent site of the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Bununu.
The senator announced the donation during the foundation-laying ceremony of the institution's permanent site, reiterating his commitment to prioritising education and healthcare as key drivers of development.
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