The Demsa Traditional Council, under the leadership of the Demsa paramount king, the Hamma Batta, Gladson Teneke, has officially kicked off the hosting of the 39th Adamawa State Qur’anic Recitation Competition.
The hosting of the competition is considered unique by observers who note that the Demsa kingdom is a Christian-dominated domain and the paramount ruler himself is a Christian.
The event, under the theme ‘Promoting Qur’anic Values, Unity, and Youth,’ commenced on Monday at Massallaci na Daya Nasarawo, Demsa.
In his remark, the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, who was represented by the Commissioner of Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Yayaji Mijinyawa, commended the Batta Traditional Council for hosting the event.
Earlier in his welcome address, the chairman of the steering committee of the competition, Alhaji Aliyu Numan, said the Batta Traditional Council, by hosting the event, showed its commitment to the fostering of peace, unity, and religious tolerance.
The opening ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including the state chairman of the Muslim Council, Mallam Gambo Jika.
The event featured recitations of the Holy Qur’an by various participants.