The International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education ICICE in collaboration with Organisation of Islamic States {OIC) today presented its Highest Gift, The Oldest Handwritten Holy Quran to the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD.
The event took place at the Al noor mosque in Wuse 2 Abuja.
In a brief citation at the ceremony which commenced immedately after the Asr prayers. The ICICE noted with pleasure the selfless and examplary Leadership qualities of Malam Dikko. We are confident in selecting you to receive the award as your lifestyle, exemplary leadership, peaceful disposition and other outstanding qualities that aligned with the Code of Conduct of the islamic art and cultural centre which also complied with UNESCO /ISESCO culture of Peace.
Governor Radda while accepting the prized gift thanked the Almighty Allah for chosing him as the recipient of the oldest hand written Holy quran.
He recalled his association with the center. ‘I was a student here for good six years, as DG of SMEDAN, I attended islamic lectures here. I will still be part of you anytime i come to Abuja I will find time to come here and enrich my knowledge”.
He thanked the management of the centre for dedicating their time and energy to the propagation of islam.
‘May Allah reward you all. ‘
Senator Abdu Yandoma who presented the award to the Governor urged him to always read the Holy book every morning before going to work and prayed Allah to bless the governor and bring peace to Katsina state.
Later Givernor Radda declared open the Islamic Arts Exhibition with the theme Quranic Impressions and Creative Expressions. He was conducted round the exhibition hall by officials of ICICE.
