First Lady Tinubu Awards N20 Million to Qur'anic Champion

On September 16, First Lady Sen. Bola Tinubu presented Maryam Ibrahim Dan'Azumi with N20 million in Abuja, celebrating her victory in the women's category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur'anic Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Dan'Azumi was accompanied by her father, Ibrahim Dan'Azumi, and Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, among others.

Tinubu commended Dan'Azumi's achievement as a source of national pride and an inspiration for girls globally, acknowledging her parents for their support. She also highlighted Dan'Azumi's elder sister, Hajara, who won a similar competition in Jordan in 2024, calling both sisters role models for young Nigerians.

Tinubu expressed her commitment to sponsor Dan'Azumi's postgraduate studies, emphasizing the administration's dedication to inclusive education. Governor Yahaya noted Dan'Azumi's journey through local and national competitions leading to her international success.

Dan'Azumi expressed gratitude and hoped her win would motivate other young Nigerians.