President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, a daughter of Gombe State, for emerging as the winner of the women’s category at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended Maryam for her exceptional performance and mastery of the Holy Qur’an at the prestigious international competition held in the holy city of Makkah.
According to the statement, Maryam outperformed competitors from 132 other countries to emerge victorious, earning a prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyals, estimated at about ₦120 million.
The Presidency described the achievement as not only a personal triumph for the young Nigerian scholar but also a source of immense national pride, noting that her outstanding performance had placed Nigeria prominently on the global stage through her mastery of the Holy Qur’an.
President Tinubu also described Maryam and her elder sister, Hajara Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, who emerged first in a similar international competition held in Jordan in 2024, as sources of inspiration to young Nigerians.
The President particularly commended their parents, teachers, mentors and everyone who contributed to their development and success, acknowledging the sacrifices, commitment and dedication required to attain such an exceptional level of Qur’anic scholarship.
Tinubu further appreciated the organisers and authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for providing a distinguished international platform that promotes excellence in Qur’anic memorisation, recitation, understanding and scholarship.
Maryam’s victory came in the highly competitive category involving the memorisation of the entire Holy Qur’an, recitation, Tajweed and interpretation of all 60 Hizb with Tafsir.
The President described the feat as a remarkable achievement that had brought immense honour to Nigeria and further demonstrated the excellence, discipline, dedication and intellectual capacity of Nigerian youths.
“She has made Nigeria proud. Her achievement in Makkah is a powerful testimony to what our young people can accomplish when talent is matched with discipline, faith, hard work and dedicated mentorship,” the President said.
President Tinubu, on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, congratulated Maryam on the remarkable victory and prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to guide and protect her and increase her in knowledge and wisdom.
He expressed hope that her accomplishment would inspire many more young Nigerians to pursue excellence in their various endeavours.
The President also wished Maryam continued success as she advances in her Qur’anic scholarship and in all her future endeavours.
