Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso of Kano State on Sunday urged parents to invest in the education of their children.?
He made the call in Kano at the opening ceremony of the second Quranic Recitation Competition organised by Sen Basheer Garba, representing Kano Central Senatorial Zone.?
The governor, who was represented by state chairman of PDP Elders Committee, Alhaji Datti Wudilawa, noted that education was the only lasting legacy parents could leave to their children.?
He commended the legislator for organising the completion and called on other wealthy Muslims to emulate him.?
Kwankwaso also urged parents to ensure good moral upbringing of their children so as to contribute their quota towards the development of the society.?
The Chairman of the Quranic recitation committee, Alhaji Salati Indabawa, said 145 students from various Islamiyya schools across the 16 Local Government Areas?of the senatorial zone were screened for the competition.?
He cautioned the participants to exhibit good moral conduct during and after the programme. (NAN)