Notable Figures Gather In Zaria As ASR Africa Begins Reconstruction Of Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque
ASR Africa has commenced the reconstruction of the Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque in Zaria. This event is organized by the Zazzau Emirate Council under the leadership of the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD.
The groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a remarkable journey and had in attendance distinguished personalities including the Chairman of ASR Africa and BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, Royal fathers, Government officials, the Zazzau emirate council and members of the public.
The Governor of the State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani who was the host of the event acknowledged the presence of the royal fathers present especially His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, as well as other special guests of honor including Abbas Tajudeen GCON, Speaker of the House of Representative, Mallam Balarabe Abass Lawal, Honourable Minister for Environment and Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, CON, Chairman ASR Africa and the BUA Group.
L-R: MD/CEO, ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh; the Emir of Moriki, Zamfara State; the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness, Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD; the Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Senator Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Reps, H.E. RT Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD during the groundbreaking ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The Governor expressed immense appreciation to everyone who have contributed to the reconstruction of the mosque and prayed for the blessings of the Almighty Allah on them. He added that the edifice which will serve not just as a place of worship but will attract tourist to the state. The Emir of the Zazzau Emirate Council, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli acknowledged the effort of the committee members who have worked tirelessly towards the reconstruction of the edifice. He specially thanked the Chairman of ASR Africa for taking up the huge financial responsibility of the re-construction of the mosque.
The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Senator Uba Sani (Host) performed the groundbreaking ceremony with the Speaker of the House of Reps, RT. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (PhD) and other royal fathers in attendance.
This architectural edifice was initially built in 1836 and was a testament of the rich history and architectural heritage of the region. Upon the collapse on August 10th, 2023, the Chairman of ASR Africa, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu took up the reconstruction of the mosque to give a new significance to the region. The mosque will accommodate a total of 2,000 worshippers on two floors, with a large courtyard space accommodating an extra 5,000 worshippers. Other facilities will include an ablution area, a library, ICT center office spaces to provide administrative support to the mosque.
Other guests present at the event praised the Chairman of ASR Africa for his generosity and prayed for more persons to emulate his kind gesture towards humanity.
