ASR Africa has commenced the reconstruction of the Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque in Zaria. This historic event was organized by the Zazzau Emirate Council, under the leadership of the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD.
The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a remarkable journey and has distinguished personalities in attendance including the Chairman of ASR Africa and BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, royal fathers, Government officials, the Zazzau emirate council, and public members.
The Governor of the State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani who was the host of the event acknowledged the presence of the royal fathers present, especially His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, as well as other special guests of honor including Abbas Tajudeen GCON, Speaker of the House of Representative, Mallam Balarabe Abass Lawal, Honourable Minister for Environment and Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, CON, Chairman ASR Africa, and the BUA Group.
Left: MD/CEO, ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh; the Emir of Moriki, Zamfara State; the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness, Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, LLD; the Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Senator Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Reps, H.E. RT Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD during the groundbreaking ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The Governor expressed immense appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the reconstruction of the mosque and prayed for the blessings of the Almighty Allah on them. He added that the edifice will serve not just as a place of worship but will attract tourists to the State. The Emir of the Zazzau Emirate Council, His Highness Mal. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli acknowledged the effort of all committee members who have worked tirelessly towards the reconstruction of the edifice. He specially thanked the Chairman of ASR Africa for taking up the huge financial responsibility of the reconstruction of the mosque.
This architectural edifice was initially built in 1836 and was a testament to the rich history and architectural heritage of the region. Upon the collapse on August 10th, 2023, the Chairman of ASR Africa, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu took up the reconstruction of the mosque to give a new significance to the region. The mosque will accommodate a total of 2,000 worshippers on two floors, with a large courtyard space accommodating an extra 5,000 worshippers. Other facilities will include an ablution area, a library, and ICT center office spaces to provide administrative support to the mosque.
Other guests present at the event praised the Chairman of ASR Africa for his generosity and prayed for more persons to emulate his kind gesture towards humanity.
ABOUT ASR AFRICA
The brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.