Musa Na Allah Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has re-established the state Hisbah Commission and inaugurated its edifice.
He warned personnel to remain focused, steadfast, and respect the fundamental human rights of citizens.
While inaugurating the re-established Hisbah, the Governor warned that the Commission would be monitored and checked to avoid unruly behavior, intimidation, molestation, and excessive human rights violations in the cause of operations.
The Governor said the re-established Hisbah operations have suffered setbacks in the state due to neglect by the immediate past administration.
At the inauguration on Thursday evening, the Governor explained that the reason for reviving the Hisbah was to promote Islamic norms, culture, morals, discipline, and values in line with the tenets of Islamic religion, societal re-orientation, and for peace to thrive.
“Islam abhors satanic behavior and attitudes in all its ramifications.
“Hisbah would be encouraged to rid the state of social vices driven by negative morals and attitudes, promoting religious activities was cardinal and in line with my administration’s 9-point agenda.
“I will continue to give religious affairs deserving attention to ride the state of wanton social activities.
“Hisbah is not a state police but an organized body established to sanitize Muslims in the state.”
“Security Agencies should understand that Hisbah is not a rival to their conventional operations and any arrest made will be handed over to the respective Agency for onward prosecution in a law court.
He said necessary provisions for Operational vehicles and motorcycles as well as monthly cash allocation for their operations will be constantly provided.
“Soon, we will inaugurate Local Government Hisbah offices to expand operations at the grassroots”.
He explained that competent persons had been appointed to run the board for all operations to be coordinated within the ambit of the laws.
The state Commissioner for Religious Affairs Dr Jabir Sani Maihula said the revival of the state Hisbah, a body to operates under the coordination of the ministry was to ethical principles and strengthen societal morals m accordance with Islamic values.
The Governor pledged to encourage and promote social sanity across the state and we appreciate the exceptional and unequaled support to the ministry by encouraging and empowering religious institutions which enable the ministry to realize its mandate.
“This is a typical example of responsive leadership. This path would enable the achievement of the highest standard of morality, harmony, and sanity to prevail,” he stressed.
Maihula further noted that the state government in less than 2 years demonstrated commitment to executing meaningful capital projects to propagate Islamic religious activities under the ministry including construction and renovation of mosques, cemetery maintenance and expansion, welfare, and empowerment gestures.
Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar represented by Waziri Sokoto, Sambo Wali Junaidu appreciated and welcomed the re-establishment and revival of Hisbah in the caliphate to strengthen its operations and boost and encourage moral sanity.
“This will positively influence trust and sanity among citizens and reshape and enrich them in faith for societal benefit”, he pointed out.
In the same vein, the guest speaker and Kano-based renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, described the re-establishment of Hisbah as a prompt step in the right direction by the Governor.
He charged the body to display the virtues of patience, wisdom, and knowledge during operations.
Daurawa noted that the board’s composition was instructive and well-represented by competent persons with experience and determination.
The Kano State Hisbah Commander, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, urged Hisbah to be focused and discharge its responsibilities with trust and respect for guiding rules and laws.
Both Hisbah Commanders of Niger, Muhammad Bello Musa, Katsina, Dr Aminu Usman and Zamfara, Sheikh Umar Hassan Gusau also commended the state government for ensuring the rebirth of Hisbah in the caliphate.
The occasion was graced by the Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, a former Deputy Governor, Chuso Abdullahi Dattijo, Ambassador Sahabi Isa Gada, the Sadaukin Sokoto, Lawal Maidoki, members of the State Executive Council, LG Council Chairmen, the State Grand Khadi, politicians, Islamic scholars, and Ulamas.
The climax of the occasion was the decoration of the Sokoto state Hisbah Commander, Dr. Usman Jatau, and the Governor’s inspection of the new Hisbah board edifice.
