By Jemilu Hassan
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In a bid to promote Islamic values and moral sanity in Sokoto State, Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has re-established the State Hisbah Commission. The governor inaugurated the commission’s headquarters, emphasizing the need for personnel to respect citizens’ fundamental human rights while carrying out their duties.
Governor Aliyu stressed that the activities of the commission would be closely monitored to prevent misconduct, intimidation, or harassment of citizens. He noted that the Hisbah’s operations had suffered setbacks in the past due to neglect by the previous administration.
The governor outlined the motive for reviving the Hisbah, which is to promote Islamic norms, culture, morals, discipline, and values in line with Islamic tenets, societal re-orientation, and peacebuilding. He emphasized that Islam abhors satanic behaviors and attitudes in all their forms, and that the Hisbah would be encouraged to rid the state of social vices driven by negative morals and attitudes.
Governor Aliyu assured that the Hisbah would not rival conventional security agencies, and that any arrests made by the commission would be handed over to the respective security agency for onward prosecution in a court of law. He also promised that operational vehicles, motorcycles, and monthly cash allocations would be consistently provided to support the commission.
The state Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr. Jabir Sani Maihula, commended the governor’s leadership for promoting social sanity and empowering religious institutions to fulfill their mandates. He noted that the revival of Hisbah under the ministry’s coordination aims to uphold ethical principles and strengthen societal morals in line with Islamic values.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, represented by Waziri Sokoto Sambo Wali Junaidu, welcomed the revival of Hisbah, emphasizing its potential to promote moral sanity and strengthen citizens’ faith for societal benefit. Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, a guest speaker from Kano, praised the governor’s initiative, calling it timely and necessary.
The re-establishment of the Hisbah Commission is a significant step towards promoting Islamic values and moral sanity in Sokoto State. With the commission’s operations set to be closely monitored, citizens can expect a more effective and responsible approach to promoting Islamic norms and values in the state.
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