The Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Katsina State, Sheikh Dr. Yakubu Musa Hassan, inspected the preparations for the inauguration and laying of the foundation stone of the State Secretariat. The visit took place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the G.R.A Friday Mosque in Katsina.
During the visit, Sheikh Sautus-Sunnah commended the Lands and Works Committee for their efforts in ensuring the project’s progress. The Committee Chairman, Alhaji Bature Almu Dandume, received the JIBWIS Chairman. Engr. Lawal Salisu briefed Sheikh Sautus-Sunnah on the project’s progress, expressing optimism about its successful completion.
The JIBWIS Director of Social Media, Katsina State, Yusuf Hassan Buhari, highlighted that the Supreme Council had previously visited the site on January 22, 2025, to prepare for the foundation stone-laying ceremony. A grand gathering will be held soon to mark this significant milestone, with the exact date to be announced later.
Sheikh Sautus-Sunnah’s visit demonstrates the organization’s commitment to establishing a strong presence in Katsina State. The new secretariat is expected to enhance JIBWIS’s operations and facilitate its mission.
The upcoming foundation stone-laying ceremony is anticipated to be a grand affair, bringing together prominent figures and members of the community. It marks a significant step towards the completion of the secretariat, which will serve as a hub for JIBWIS’s activities in Katsina State.