From KABIR Dankatsina
The Muslim Community in Nasarawa area under Birnin Kebbi local government in Kebbi State has expressed appreciation to Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu for renovation of the popular Jokolo’ s Central mosque in the area.
The mosque which was built by the former emir of Gwandu, Major Almuspha Haruna Jokolo Rtd many years ago before he became the emir, was the only mosque then, usied by the Community in Nasarawa area of Birnin Kebbi metropolis.
Before the current renovation by the governor, the structure looked odd, hence the decision of the KEBBI State Government to give it a facelift.
A resident of the area and a businessman, Nasiru Mustapha who handled the renovation project told journalists during an interview inside the mosque that many people in Nasarawa area have expressed their appreciation that Gov Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu regards to the renovation of the mosque through him.
” Some even gave me their appreciations in written to extend to the governor over the renovation of the Jokolo’s mosque in the area ” Mustapha said.
He added that the renovation which has now reached 90% completion, when completed will invite the governor to see and also to perform the Juma’at prayer alongside Muslims Community in Nasarawa Birnin Kebbi.
